Assume That the Standard Allometric Equation (M = AW^b) Applies

question 21

Multiple Choice

Assume that the standard allometric equation (M = aW^b) applies to a given species. Weight-specific metabolic rate will not depend on weight when

• A) b < 0.
• B) b > 1.
• C) b = 1.
• D) a = 1.

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