Why Does a Typical Fish Die Quickly When It Is

question 43

Multiple Choice

Why does a typical fish die quickly when it is not in water?

• A)Gills cannot exchange gases in air, only in water.
• B)The gills collapse.
• C)Gills split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen, used for aerobic cellular respiration.
• D)Water contains more oxygen, per unit volume, than does air.

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