Which of the Following Best Explains the Death of a Freshwater

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the death of a freshwater fish that had been placed accidentally in saltwater?

• A) loss of water by osmosis from cells in vital organs resulted in cell death and organ failure
• B) high amounts of salt had diffused into the fish's cells, causing them to swell and lyse
• C) the kidneys were not able to keep up with the water removal necessary in this hyperosmotic environment, creating an irrevocable loss of homeostasis
• D) the gills became encrusted with salt, resulting in inadequate gas exchange and a resulting asphyxiation

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