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Assertion : In aquatic media, maintainin...

Assertion : In aquatic media, maintaining homeostasis and osmotic balance is a challenge.
Reason : Marine animals have appropriate adaptations to prevent cell shrinkage.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are correct, Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are correct, Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

Assertion is wrong, Reason is correct.

D

Assertion is correct Reason is Wrong.

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B
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