What are diuresis, the significance of insect uric acid excretion, differences between maize and beans, and common phylum features in specimens?

12. a) What is diuresis? Diuresis is the increased production of urine by the kidneys, leading to increased urination. b) What is the biological significance of an insect excreting uric acid? The biological significance of insects excreting uric acid is water conservation. Uric acid is a solid, insoluble waste product that requires very little water for its excretion, which is crucial for insects living in dry environments. 13. Study and complete the table below. | Feature | Maize (Monocot) | Bean (Dicot) | | :------------------------------------ | :---------------------- | :------------------------ | | a) Number of stamens | Usually in multiples of three | Usually in multiples of four or five | | b) Arrangement of vascular bundle in stem | Scattered | Arranged in a ring | | c) Type of root | Fibrous root system | Taproot system | 14. The diagrams below show animals in study during classification. a) Mention two observable structural features in these specimen that suggest that they have a common phylum. Exoskeleton* Segmented body* Jointed appendages* That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.