Which Organism Is NOT Likely to Be Affected by Ocean

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which organism is NOT likely to be affected by ocean debris? 

• A) zooplankton 
• B) whales 
• C) sea turtles 
• D) seals

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Definitions:

Hydrophobic

Type of molecule that is typically nonpolar and therefore does not interact easily with water.

Hydrophilic

Type of molecule, often polar, that interacts with water by dissolving in water and/or by forming hydrogen bonds with water molecules.

Phospholipids

A type of lipid molecule that forms the main structure of cell membranes, composed of two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a glycerol molecule.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.