Suppose That W (Weight) for Groups of Big and Little

question 31

Multiple Choice

Suppose that W (weight) for groups of big and little eaters has been measured in grams. Daily food consumption of big eaters is described by the allometric equation: food (g/day) = 5 W^0.67. Daily food consumption of little eaters is described by the allometric equation: food (g/day) = 0.75 W^0.67. Each day, a 1-g big eater will need _______ more food than a 1-g little eater.

• A) (4.25)^-0.33 g
• B) (4.25)^0.67 g
• C) 4.25 g
• D) no

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