Assertion (A): Fishes are ammonotelic. Reason (R): Ammonia is highly toxic and requires a large amount of water for excretion, which is available in aquatic environments. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Assertion (A): Fishes are ammonotelic.
Reason (R): Ammonia is highly toxic and requires a large amount of water for excretion, which is available in aquatic environments.
A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.
B. A false, R true.
C. A true, R false.
D. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Ammonotelic organisms excrete ammonia directly into water, which dilutes it. This is feasible for fishes. The reason correctly explains why they are ammonotelic.

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