The Principle of Allocation States

question 20

Multiple Choice

The principle of allocation states

• A) if an organism uses energy for one function it reduces the amount of energy available for other functions.
• B) organisms have a tendency to select the smallest prey available rather than exert more energy in capturing larger prey.
• C) organisms that build larger nests produce fewer offspring.
• D) organisms have a tendency to allocate more time and energy to a single preferred offspring while neglecting others.
• E) plants allocate their energy such that larger seedlings come from smaller seeds.

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