Question

the chemical trimethylamine n-oxide not only gives fish their fishy smell but also protects them from crushing hydrostatic pressure in deep waters. trimethylamine n-oxide strengthens the bonds between water molecules in a fish’s body. ______, these water molecules maintain their liquid structure at extreme depths, thus preventing pressure - related damage. which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? choose 1 answer: (a) however, (b) as a result, (c) for instance, (d) nevertheless

Explanation:

To determine the correct transition word, we analyze the logical relationship between the sentences. The first part explains that trimethylamine N - oxide strengthens water molecule bonds in a fish's body. The second part states that water molecules maintain their liquid structure at extreme depths, which is a result of the bond - strengthening.

• "However" and "Nevertheless" are used to show contrast, which is not the case here.
• "For instance" is used to give an example, but the second sentence is not an example of the first.
• "As a result" is used to show a cause - effect relationship, which fits here because the strengthening of bonds (cause) leads to the maintenance of liquid structure (effect).

Answer:

B. As a result