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What is a nitrogenous waste found in?

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Nitrogenous waste, a metabolic byproduct containing nitrogen, is formed from the breakdown of proteins and nucleic acids in animals. This waste can be highly toxic and must be removed to maintain the organism's internal stability, a process that has evolved differently across species based on their environment.