The Metabolic Rate of an Animal Is Most Accurately Determined

question 40

Multiple Choice

The metabolic rate of an animal is most accurately determined by ________.

• A) the amount of work done by an animal
• B) the amount of food consumed during a meal
• C) the amount of carbon dioxide produced by an animal in a given time.
• D) the amount of energy used by an animal in a given time

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