When a marine fish was taken from the ocean and put in a tank of fresh water, it died after a short period because?
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Saltwater fish can't survive in freshwater because their bodies are highly concentrated of salt solution (too much for freshwater).
The water would flow into their body until all their cells accumulate so much water that they bloat and die eventually.
Saltwater fish can't survive in freshwater because their bodies are highly concentrated of salt solution (too much for freshwater).
The water would flow into their body until all their cells accumulate so much water that they bloat and die eventually.