Which of the following statements about nitrogenous waste excretion is incorrect?

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Which of the following statements about nitrogenous waste excretion is incorrect?

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Ammonotelic organisms excrete ammonia. Uric acid is excreted in a highly toxic and water-soluble form. Correct Ureotelic organisms excrete urea as the primary nitrogenous waste. Humans are ureotelic organisms.

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Uric acid is the least toxic nitrogenous waste and is excreted in a water-insoluble form.

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