11.Organisms and Populations
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It is much easier for a small animal to run uphill than for a large animal, because

A

small animals have a lower $O_2$ requirement

B

smaller animals have a higher metabolic rate.

C

it is easier to carry a small body weight

D

the efficiency of muscles in large animalsis less than in the small animals

(NEET-2016)

Solution

(b) :Metabolic rate is directly proportional to the size of an animal. Larger the animal, lower is the metabolic rate.Small animals can run uphill than a large animal because of their fast metabolic rate.So, the correct option is 'smaller animals have a higher metabolic rate'

Standard 12
Biology

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