Examine the table below.

Because swimming requires large amounts of ATP and ATP synthesis requires oxygen,which fish is most likely to be the fastest swimmer?
A) the rudderfish
B) the eel
C) the flounder
D) the goosefish

Question

Examine the table below.

Because swimming requires large amounts of ATP and ATP synthesis requires oxygen,which fish is most likely to be the fastest swimmer?
A) the rudderfish 
B) the eel 
C) the flounder 
D) the goosefish

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The rudderfish is most likely to be the fastest swimmer as it has the highest value for hematocrit, which indicates a higher oxygen-carrying capacity and therefore more efficient ATP synthesis.

Examine the Table Below