Question 12
RespirationThe conditions that ensure successful exchange of gases in multicellular organisms include the following except
- A.concentration gradient across the respiratory surface
- B.presence of thin membrane as the respiratory surface
- C.last transportation of absorbed gases
- D.presence of large surface area of the respiratory organ
- E.presence of small, dry surface area of the respiratory organ
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (presence of small, dry surface area of the respiratory organ)
Explanation
Respiratory surfaces must be large and moist; a small dry surface would not work.