During Reproduction, a Female's Energetic Costs Do Which of the Following

question 10

Multiple Choice

During reproduction, a female's energetic costs do which of the following?

• A) increase, especially during the first half of pregnancy
• B) increase, especially during the second half of pregnancy
• C) increase, particularly during lactation
• D) decrease after she gives birth

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Definitions:

Protists

A diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, which are not plants, animals, or fungi, ranging from amoebas to algae, and can be either single-celled or multicellular.

Simplest

Referring to the most basic or least complicated form, condition, or version.

Red Algae

Aquatic plants belonging to the phylum Rhodophyta, known for their reddish coloration due to phycoerythrin pigments.

Accessory Pigments

Pigments in photosynthetic organisms that absorb light energy and pass it to chlorophyll for photosynthesis, extending the range of light wavelengths that can be used.