36. Which of the following is true regarding food intake requirements.
A. Smaller animals have a higher metabolic rate than larger
animals
B. An organism that is growing and developing has a higher
energy requirement per relative size than a fully grown
organism
C. Higher metabolic rates helps a small animal maintain
temperature homeostasis since they tend to lose heat faster
due to their surface area to size ratio.
D. A, B and C are correct.
E. B and C are correct.