The Q10 Rule States That Within Their Survivable Range the Rates

question 29

Multiple Choice

The Q10 rule states that within their survivable range the rates of biochemical processes of many ectothermic organisms approximately double with every 10-degree (C) rise in temperature.Why would this be true?

• A)Warmer molecules interact faster.
• B)There are more vibrational harmonics with greater temperature.
• C)Organisms move faster when they are warmer.
• D)Sunlight warms all organisms.

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