WAEC Biology 2023 Question 30

Question 30

Respiration

Fishes survive in water mainly because they possess

  1. A.streamlined body.
  2. B.scales.
  3. C.paired fins.
  4. D.gills.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (gills.)

Explanation

Gills let a fish take dissolved oxygen from water; without them it could not breathe in water. The other features help movement and protection.