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ZOO 101 The Excretory System Objective Question
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What is the function of the contractile vacuole in freshwater protists?
Options
A To digest food particles.
B To store excess nutrients.
C To remove excess water that constantly enters the cell by osmosis.
Correct Answer
D To expel solid waste.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Freshwater protists use contractile vacuoles to remove excess water that is constantly entering the cell by osmosis.

Hint

They live in a hypotonic environment.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: The Excretory System
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 623 of 2214
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