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How are waste products excreted in Amoeba?
Solution
Amoeba excretes excess carbon dioxide, water and ammonia. Carbon dioxide is excreted by diffusion through the cell membrane, while excess water and nitrogenous waste like ammonia is removed by the contractile vacuole.
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