In Aquatic Poikilotherms, the Most Likely Reason for Impairment of Function

question 84

Multiple Choice

In aquatic poikilotherms, the most likely reason for impairment of function in the pejus range is

• A) destruction of DNA.
• B) irreversible denaturation of proteins.
• C) oxygen limitation.
• D) disruption of osmotic balance.

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