A student researching electric eels has taken the following notes:

• Electric eels can generate up to 860 volts of electricity • They use electric shocks for hunting and self-defense • Three specialized organs produce the electric discharge • Electric eels are not actually eels but knife fish • Scientists are studying them for applications in power generation

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The student wants to highlight what makes electric eels biologically remarkable. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?

A

Despite their name, electric eels are actually a species of knife fish.

B

Electric eels possess three specialized organs that can generate up to 860 volts—enough to stun prey and deter predators.

C

Scientists are studying electric eels for potential applications in power generation technology.

D

Electric eels use their electrical capabilities for both hunting prey and self-defense.

Correct Answer: B

Choice B. Three organs generating 860 volts shows biological remarkability.