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codfish
by troy wilbur

(1) cod, a fish found in ocean water around the world, the fish has been one of the most common fish eaten by humans throughout history.

(2) the flavor of the fish is mild and in addition the texture of the flesh is tender and flaky. (3) the nutritional value of the fish cannot be denied. (4) its oils are full of important vitamins and nutrients. (5) it is also easy to find in most parts of the world.

(6) another feature of cod that makes it useful is that it can be eaten fresh or it can be salted and preserved. to use the salt cod, it can be reconstituted with water.

(7) in england, cod is often fried in pieces for the famous “fish and chips.” (8) in other parts of europe, cod is often the fish of choice for daily consumption, be it in italy or portugal. (9) on the other side of the atlantic, cod has made its way into some unique dishes. (10) for example, newfoundland cod cakes are a mainstay for many of many of these coastal canadians. (11) a cod cake is made from chunks of cod, potatoes, onions, and herbs. (12) the mixture is breaded and fried and often served with a sauce.

(13) to learn more about the fascinating history of the codfish, consider reading the book by mark kurlansk. (14) it is called cod: a biography of the fish that changed the world.

question 17 (5.26 points)
which of the following best replaces the word "it" in sentence 5 (reprinted below)?

it is also easy to find in most parts of the world.
question 17 options:

a. vitamins

b. nutrients

c. cod

d. oil

e. world