The Specific Dynamic Action (SDA) Is Measured for an Animal

question 9

Multiple Choice

The specific dynamic action (SDA) is measured for an animal that eats 100 g of protein. The measurement is repeated a few days later, after the animal has been fed 300 g of protein. According to the usual model of SDA, how will the magnitude of the second SDA compare with the first SDA measurement?

• A) It will be about the same.
• B) It will be about three times as much.
• C) It will be more than three times as much.
• D) It is not possible to estimate without the RQ.

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