When an Individual's Body Increases Its Metabolic Rate to Compensate

question 74

Multiple Choice

When an individual's body increases its metabolic rate to compensate for an increased food intake,this is the process known as

• A)adaptive thermogenesis.
• B)ketogenesis.
• C)digestion.
• D)enhanced metabolism.

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Threadlike structures composed of DNA and proteins, containing the genetic information necessary for cell growth, division, and function.

Meiosis

A specialized type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, leading to the production of haploid gametes in sexually reproducing organisms.

Spindle

Collection of microtubules that assist in the orderly distribution of chromosomes during cell division.

Plant Cells

Cells that are the basic building blocks of plant life, characterized by a rigid cell wall, chloroplasts for photosynthesis, and a large central vacuole.