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← Nature & AnimalsWhich process dominates when freshwater fish move upstream?
A)Osmotic water gain to maintain hydration✓
B)Minimizing oxygen consumption during exertion
C)Increased scale production for protection
D)Enhanced sodium ion retrieval from urine
💡 Explanation
Osmotic water gain will dominate because freshwater fish live in a hypotonic environment, exhibiting passive water influx into the body via osmosis rather than constantly drinking like marine fish. Therefore, they combat overhydration rather than dehydration.
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