Which Statement Best Summarizes the Difference Between Ectothermic and Endothermic

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the difference between ectothermic and endothermic organisms?

• A) Ectotherms are warm-blooded, but endotherms are cold-blooded.
• B) Endotherms control their temperature, but ectotherms have no control over their temperature.
• C) Ectotherms absorb external heat, but endotherms use metabolic heat to maintain a warm, steady body temperature.

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