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Why Does a Typical Fish Die Quickly When It Is

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Why does a typical fish die quickly when it is removed from water?


A) Gills split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen, which is used for cellular respiration.
B) Water contains more oxygen, per unit volume, than does air.
C) Oxygen diffuses more rapidly in water than it does in air.
D) The gills collapse and dry out in the air.

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