You work on a research project to test what happens to a species of fish as dissolved oxygen levels decrease.You find that the fish becomes lethargic because cells are deprived of the necessary oxygen levels they need.This is an example of what kind of scientific explanation?
A) Ultimate
B) Predictive
C) Proximate
D) None of the above

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Proximate. This type of explanation focuses on the immediate cause and effect relationship between a biological phenomenon and its underlying mechanisms. In this case, the reduced oxygen levels directly impact the cells of the fish, causing lethargy.

You Work on a Research Project to Test What Happens