An Animal's Inputs of Energy and Materials Would Exceed Its

question 33

Multiple Choice

An animal's inputs of energy and materials would exceed its outputs ________.

• A) if the animal is an endotherm, which must always take in more energy because of its high metabolic rate
• B) if it is actively foraging for food
• C) if it is growing and increasing its mass
• D) never; due to homeostasis, these energy and material budgets always balance

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