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In 1670, Robert Boyle conducted an experiment where in he placed a viper (a poisonous snake) in a chamber and rapidly reduced the pressure in that chamber. Which of the following would be true ?

A

Gas bubbles developed in the tissues of the snake

B

The basal metabolic rate of the snake increased tremendously

C

The venom of the snake was found to decreased in potency

D

The venom of the snake was found to increase in potency

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