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

question 14

Multiple Choice

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

• A) the animal is an endotherm, which must always take in more energy because of its high metabolic rate
• B) it is actively foraging for food
• C) it is hibernating
• D) it is growing and increasing its mass

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