Camels Live in Very Dry Habitats and Do Not Need

question 38

Multiple Choice

Camels live in very dry habitats and do not need to consume water as frequently as animals in wetter habitats. What is a partial reason for this?

• A) Metabolic water is produced by oxidation of fuels such as glucose.
• B) Metabolic water is produced by acid/base dehydration reactions.
• C) Metabolic water is produced by symbiotic bacteria in the camel's gut.
• D) Metabolic water is produced by splitting carbon dioxide.
• E) None of the answers is correct.

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