Which of the Following Best Explains the Death of a Marine

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the death of a marine sea star that had been mistakenly placed in fresh water?

• A) it was stressed and needed more time to acclimate to the new conditions
• B) it was so hyperosmotic to the fresh water that it could not osmoregulate and thus its tissues swelled
• C) its kidney had ruptured
• D) its cells dehydrated and lost the ability to metabolize

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Definitions:

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Dichotomy Corollary

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