Refer to the Figure

question 18

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure.

-The figure shows the relationship between the ambient temperature and the relative metabolic rates of a number of mammals. How much of a difference is there between the lower critical temperature of a polar bear cub and the temperature at which its metabolic rate doubles?

• A) About 10°C
• B) About 18°C
• C) About 36°C
• D) About 55°C

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