Organisms That Maintain a Constant Body Temperature Rely on the Heat

question 66

Multiple Choice

Organisms that maintain a constant body temperature rely on the heat produced by cells. Where does this heat come from?

• A)Special metabolic pathways exist just for the production of heat.
• B)Mitochondria produce heat in the form of ATP.
• C)Plants store up heat as they perform photosynthesis. When an organism digests a plant, that heat is released.
• D)Heat is a natural by-product of most chemical reactions.

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