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 fishs body. ______ these water molecules maintain their linked 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:

The first sentence explains that trimethylamine N - oxide strengthens bonds between water molecules. The second sentence describes the result of this strengthening (water molecules maintain linked structure, preventing damage). A cause - effect transition is needed.

• “However” and “Nevertheless” indicate contrast, which is not the relationship here.
• “For instance” indicates an example, but the second sentence is a result, not an example.
• “As a result” shows the cause - effect relationship (strengthening bonds → maintaining structure).

Answer:

B. As a result,