Multiple choice

Camel is a desert animal that can live without water for many days, because

  1. It does not need water

  2. Water is formed in the body due to oxidation of fat

  3. It has the water sac I the alls of the lumen of stomach

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Camels can survive without water for many days because metabolic water is produced in their bodies during the oxidation of fat stored in their humps. This fat metabolism releases water as a byproduct. They do need water eventually, and there is no 'water sac' in their stomach.

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