The gills help the fish to ____________.

take in oxygen from air

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take in oxygen dissolved in water

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release waste substances in water

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absorb nutrients present in water

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Solution

The correct option is B take in oxygen dissolved in water

In fishes, gills are the respiratory organ and are richly supplied with blood vessels.

Gills are richly supplied with blood vessels.

As water enters through the mouth, oxygen dissolved in water diffuses into their blood through these blood vessels.

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