The Q₁₀ Describes the Temperature Sensitivity of a Reaction or a Process.It

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Multiple Choice

The Q₁₀ describes the temperature sensitivity of a reaction or a process.It is calculated by

• A) dividing the reaction or process rate at one temperature by the rate at a temperature 10°C lower.
• B) dividing the reaction or process rate at one temperature by the rate at a temperature 10°C higher.
• C) determining the basal temperature of an endotherm.
• D) determining the upper temperature limit for survival of an organism.
• E) determining the lower temperature limit for survival of an organism.

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