Which Animal Has the Lowest Weight-Specific Metabolic Rate

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which animal has the lowest weight-specific metabolic rate?

• A) Nonhibernating mouse
• B) Small reindeer
• C) Bear
• D) Elephant

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