Increased lake acidity can interfere with gill function in fish because of increases in which toxic metals?
A) Mercury and copper
B) Copper and phosphorus
C) Aluminum and mercury
D) Copper and lead
E) Lead and aluminum

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Increased lake acidity can lead to the solubilization of toxic metals such as aluminum and mercury, which can interfere with the gill function in fish.

Increased Lake Acidity Can Interfere with Gill Function in Fish