Which of the Following Characterizes Both the Savanna and the Chaparral

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterizes both the savanna and the chaparral?

• A)Periodic fires
• B)Extensive stands of trees
• C)Large herds of herbivorous mammals
• D)Soils with high mineral content

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Definitions:

Glycolysis

A sequence of enzymatic reactions in the cytoplasm that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH as energy sources for the cell.

Pyruvate

A critical energy currency of cells, produced from glucose through glycolysis, serving as a key intermediate in several metabolic pathways.

Basal Metabolism

The minimum rate of energy expenditure per unit time by endothermic animals at rest, ensuring basic physiological functions.

Thermoregulation

The process by which organisms regulate their internal body temperature to maintain homeostasis.