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The function of gills in the fish is to...

The function of gills in the fish is to

A

1. excrete waste into water

B

2.take in oxygen from air

C

3.absorb nutrients present in water

D

4. absorb dissolved oxygen from water

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D
The function of gills in the fish is to absorb dissolved oxygen (`O_2`) from water. The oxygen from water is absorbed and carbon dioxide (`CO_2`) is expelled from gills in the water.
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