Refer to the Figure Below Showing a Freshwater Bony Fish

question 16

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure below showing a freshwater bony fish.Which letter label is correctly matched to its osmoregulatory process?

• A) A = water loss by diffusion
• B) B = water uptake by osmosis
• C) C = excretion of small volumes of concentrated urine
• D) D = active uptake of water
• E) E = active drinking of water from surroundings

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Definitions:

Soil PH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of soil, affecting nutrient availability and microbial activity.

Essential Cations

Positively charged ions (like calcium, potassium, and magnesium) that are vital for the functioning of biological systems.

Biomolecules

Organic molecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids, vital for the structure and function of living organisms.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for aerobic respiration in most living organisms.