Asked by Puneet Madurai on Jul 05, 2024

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What is the approximate maximum thickness of an animal that allows oxygen to diffuse quickly enough through the layers of cells to support life?

A) 100 mm
B) 10 mm
C) 1 mm
D) 100 m m
E) 10 m m

Diffuse

Spread out over a large area; not concentrated in one place; used to describe scattering of light, cells, or other substances.

  • Understand the factors affecting gas exchange efficiency, such as surface area, concentration gradients, and medium properties (water vs. air).
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Hilal GökselJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The approximate maximum thickness of an animal that allows oxygen to diffuse quickly enough through the layers of cells to support life is about 1 mm. Beyond this thickness, specialized systems for oxygen transport are typically needed.