Based on How the Metabolic Rates of Ectotherms and Endotherms

question 54

Multiple Choice

Based on how the metabolic rates of ectotherms and endotherms respond to temperature, at which temperature would you expect the differences in metabolic rates between ectotherms and endotherms to be largest? (Hint: Think about the response curve of each type of animal to environmental temperature.)

• A) 5°C
• B) 15°C
• C) 25°C
• D) 35°C

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