It is much easier for a small animal to run uphill than for a large animal, because
A.
it is easier to carry a small body weight
B.
smaller animals have a higher metabolic rate
C.
small animals have a lower $${O_2}$$ requirement
D.
the efficiency of muscles in large animals is less than in the small animals
Answer :
smaller animals have a higher metabolic rate
Solution :
Basal metabolic rate is inversely proportional to body size. So smaller animals have a higher metabolic rate. Hence production of energy is more.
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Which of the following has proved helpful in preserving pollen as fossils?