Which of the following animals you expect to have the highest basal metabolic rate relative to one kilogram of body mass 1. Mouse 2. Horse 3. Dog 4. Elephant
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Smaller animals generally have a higher BMR per kilogram of body mass compared to larger animals. This is because smaller animals have a larger surface area to volume ratio, which means they lose heat more quickly and need to generate more heat to maintain their Show more…
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