Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 3 - Energy, Catalysis, and Biosynthesis - Questions - Page 117: Question 3-10 G

Answer

False: Cold-blooded animals have an energetic disadvantage because they release less heat to the environment than warm-blooded animals do. This slows their ability to make ordered macromolecules.

Work Step by Step

This statement is false. Both warm and cold blooded animals have metabolic reactions that radiate comparable amount of heat. For example, the bacterial cells also release heat as a result of their metabolic reactions. This is evident when a compost pile heats up.
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