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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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What structure do freshwater protists use to remove excess water?
Options
A Nephridia
B Malpighian tubules
C Contractile vacuoles
Correct Answer
D Glomerulus
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Freshwater protists use contractile vacuoles to remove excess water that enters the cell by osmosis. These organelles actively pump water out to prevent swelling and rupture.

Hint

These organelles act as water pumps in hypotonic environments.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1949 of 2214
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