Metabolic Rate and Body Mass
Smaller organisms have higher metabolic rates per unit of body mass, which affects their energy use, survival, and growth. Let's explore the implications of this on energy expenditure and survival strategies, using biological examples to illustrate the consequences of energy gain and loss.
Topics
- AP
- AP Biology
- AP Bio
- next generation science standards
- NGSS
- Metabolic rate
- body mass
- energy
- body temperature
- energy expenditure
- survival strategies
- net energy