Question

Assertion (A): The rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is much faster than in terrestrial organisms.
Reason (R) :The amount of oxygen dissolved in water is very high as compared to the amount of oxygen in air.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Aquatic organisms breathe faster because oxygen availability in water is much lower compared to air, not higher. Water contains significantly less dissolved oxygen than air.