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Respiration in insects Is called direct ...

Respiration in insects Is called direct because

A

the cells exchange `O_(2)//CO_(2)` directly with the air in the tubes

B

the tissues exchange `O_(2)//CO_(2)` directly with coelomic fluid

C

the tissues exchange `O_(2)//CO_(2)` directly with the air outside through body surface

D

tracheal tubes exchange `O_(2)//CO_(2)` directly with the haemocoel which then exchange with tissues

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The correct Answer is:
a

Insects have a network of tube (tracheal tubes) to transport atmospheric air within the body. There openings lead to trachae. The cells exchangae `O_(2)//CO_(2)` directly with the air in the spiracles present on insects body.
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