Question

frank fish kept a whales flipper in a freezer for years. why?
a he thought it would be easier to work with the flipper if it was cold.
b he was not sure if it was legal for him to do scientific research on the flipper.
c he was busy working on a different project and needed to keep it fresh.
d he had a hard time finding someone who could make an accurate model of it.

Explanation:

Preserving biological specimens in a freezer is a common way to keep them fresh for future study when immediate research cannot be conducted. In this case, Frank Fish was busy with another project and needed to maintain the whale's flipper in a fresh - state until he could work on it.

Answer:

C. He was busy working on a different project and needed to keep it fresh.