Students in a class measured the mass of various living orga…
Students in a class measured the mass of various living organisms. They then kept the organisms in the dark for 24 hours before remeasuring them. None of the organisms were provided with nutrients during the 24-hour period. The data are as follows. Change in mass in different organisms after 24 hours with no food Organism Starting Mass (g) Final Mass (g) Elodea (submerged aquatic plant) 15.10 14.01 Goldfish 10.10 9.84 Sea anemone 25.60 24.98 Which of the following is the best explanation for the pattern of change in mass of the organisms over time?