The chemical trimethylamine N-oxide not only gives fish their fishy smell but also protects them from crushing hydrostatic pressure in deep waters. Trimethylamine N-oxide strengthens the bonds between water molecules in a fish’s body. ______ these water molecules maintain their linked structure at extreme depths, thus preventing pressure-related damage.

Question

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) However,
A
However,
(Choice B) As a result,
B
As a result,
(Choice C) For instance,
C
For instance,
(Choice D) Nevertheless,
D
Nevertheless,
which is the true correct answer a b c or d

Answer 1

The best choice to complete the text is:

(Choice B) As a result,

The sentence explains that because trimethylamine N-oxide strengthens the bonds between water molecules, these water molecules maintain their linked structure at extreme depths, which prevents pressure-related damage. "As a result" logically indicates that this maintenance of structure is a consequence of the strengthening effect of trimethylamine N-oxide.