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A. Turtles exchange gasses underwater by taking in oxygen through the cells of tissues belonging to different parts of the body, including the cloaca, mouth, nose, and skin.
A. Turtles exchange gasses underwater by taking in oxygen through the cells of tissues belonging to different parts of the body, including the cloaca, mouth, nose, and skin.
B. Turtles exchange gasses underwater by breathing water into their lungs, mouth, and nose.
B. Turtles exchange gasses underwater by breathing water into their lungs, mouth, and nose.
C. Turtles exchange gasses underwater only through the mouth and nose. These are the primary body parts for gas exchange.
C. Turtles exchange gasses underwater only through the mouth and nose. These are the primary body parts for gas exchange.
D. Turtles are not able to do gas exchange underwater because they breathe oxygen.
D. Turtles are not able to do gas exchange underwater because they breathe oxygen.
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The best explanation that would link the claim and evidence together is:
A. Turtles exchange gasses underwater by taking in oxygen through the cells of tissues belonging to different parts of the body, including the cloaca, mouth, nose, and skin.
This response provides a clear link between the claim (that turtles can exchange gases underwater) and a detailed explanation of how they accomplish this.
