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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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Match the columns :
Column – $I$ | Column – $II$ |
(a) Mutualism | $(i)$ $\quad$ Diapause |
(b) Commensalism | $(ii)$ Hibernation |
(c) Parasitism | $(iii)$ Dormancy |
(d) Predation | $(iv)$ Aestivation |
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