What Happens to a Lizard's Metabolic Rate When the Temperature

question 68

Multiple Choice

What happens to a lizard's metabolic rate when the temperature increases 10°C?

• A)The metabolic rate stays constant.
• B)The metabolic rate approximately doubles.
• C)The metabolic rate approximately triples.
• D)The metabolic rate approximately quadruples.

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Stored

When referring to a general term, it means to put away or accumulate for future use.

Bile

A digestive fluid produced by the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and secreted into the small intestine to aid in the digestion and absorption of fats.

Cholesterol

A waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all cells of the body, necessary for making hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest foods.

Salts

Ionic compounds resulting from the neutralization reaction of an acid and a base, commonly used in food and for industrial purposes.