The Rate at Which an Animal Consumes Energy at Rest

question 4

Multiple Choice

The rate at which an animal consumes energy at rest is called ________.

• A)the basal metabolic rate
• B)gluconeogenesis
• C)glycogenolysis
• D)rumination

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Definitions:

Height Growth

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