The Exponent for the Relationship Between Metabolic Rate and Weight

question 40

Multiple Choice

The exponent for the relationship between metabolic rate and weight

• A) varies across different animals but is commonly around 0.5.
• B) varies across different animals but is commonly around 0.7.
• C) is two-thirds.
• D) is three-fourths.

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