An Animal's Inputs of Energy and Materials Would Exceed Its

question 26

Multiple Choice

An animal's inputs of energy and materials would exceed its outputs

• A)if the animal is an endotherm, which must always take in more energy because of its high metabolic rate.
• B)if it is actively foraging for food.
• C)if it is hibernating.
• D)if it is growing and increasing its biomass.
• E)never; homeostasis makes these energy and material budgets always balance.

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