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Which of the following is most likely to have a much higher breathing rate?

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Man
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Fish
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Dog
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Sparrow
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Solution

The correct option is B Fish
The smaller the size of the animal, higher is the metabolic rate and higher the respiratory (breathing) rate. This is because a smaller size means a higher surface area to volume ratio and, therefore, a higher need for oxygen to be supplied to the different tissues. Since fishes are smaller in size they will have a much higher breathing rate. So, the correct option is 'fish'.

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