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APB.151 Osmoregulation
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Two estuarine animals maintain internal osmolarity differently. Species A conforms closely to salinity changes, while species B keeps internal osmolarity stable but uses more ATP. Which tradeoff is best supported?
A
Species A must always spend more ATP than species B
B
Neither species experiences osmotic water movement
C
Species B is unable to survive any salinity change
D
Species B gains homeostatic stability at an energetic cost, while species A saves energy but tolerates internal change
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