Question

It is much easier for a small animal to run uphill than for a large animal, because : 1) it is easier to carry a small body weight 2) smaller animals have a higher metabolic rate 3) small animals have a lower o2 requirement

Answer 1

Answer:2

Explanation:since smaller animals have larger surface area to volume ratio they need more energy per second than larger so they have higher metabolic rate

Answer 2

Answer:Option 2)

Smaller animals have a higher metabolic rate  

This option is correct.

Explanation:

Metabolism -

Sum total of all reaction occurring in organism.

- wherein

Includes anabolism and catabolism.

Metabolism results in release of energy. Hence, smaller animals have more energy due to high metabolic rate.