Why Is Discontinuous Breathing Only Seen in Resting Insects

question 77

Multiple Choice

Why is discontinuous breathing only seen in resting insects?

• A)Because toxic levels of carbon dioxide can build up in active insects
• B)Because resting insects have more metabolic activity
• C)Because oxygen can build up in active insects
• D)Because oxygen is used as quickly as it arrives in active insects
• E)Because resting insects produce more carbon dioxide

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