Which has a higher metabolic rate, a mouse or an elephant?

Which has a higher metabolic rate, a mouse or an elephant?

  • Correct Answer: elephant
  • rat
  • rabbit
  • mouse

Explanation: Figure 33.4 The mouse has a much higher metabolic rate than the elephant. (credit “mouse”: modification of work by Magnus Kjaergaard; credit “elephant”: modification of work by “TheLizardQueen”/Flickr).

Join our channels for latest updates

More Random Questions

Q: A patient with achalasia presents with dysphagia. Which advanced procedure is indicated for management?
Ans: Heller myotomy
Q: What is the primary goal of the PM Fasal Bima Yojana?
Ans: Crop insurance
Q: Which site was a Buddhist pilgrimage center?
Ans: Sarnath
Q: To participate in Exercise Varun 2024, the Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft landed in which country?
Ans: France
Q: What is the ratio of the mass of an object to its volume?
Ans: density
Q: A patient with chronic limb ischemia requires revascularization. Which advanced procedure is indicated?
Ans: Femoral-popliteal bypass
Q: A carbon atom with 6 protons and 8 neutrons is more specifically known as?
Ans: carbon 14
Q: The 18th edition of the India-Nepal military exercise 'Suryakiran' started on January 9, 2025. Where did it take place?
Ans: Saljhandi of Rupandehi
Q: What was a key driver of economic performance in February 2025?
Ans: Winter storms
Q: During what part of a person's development are they generally at their physical peak?
Ans: early adulthood
Q: What was the import growth rate in Q1 2025?
Ans: 41.3%
Q: Animals are heterotrophs, which means that they cannot make their own what?
Ans: food
Q: The nitrogenous bases found in nucleotides are classified as pyrimidines or what?
Ans: purines
Q: Where was the 'Asian Hockey Champions Trophy' organized?
Ans: China
Q: A prokaryote is a simple, mostly single-celled organism that lacks what key organelle?
Ans: nucleus
Youngistan Junction
Youngistan Junction

Welcome to Youngistan Junction, your ultimate hub for staying updated with the latest in current affairs, general knowledge, and general studies! Whether you're a student gearing up for exams or just someone passionate about expanding your knowledge, Youngistan Junction is here to provide you with an extensive collection of well-curated questions and answers.

Articles: 6583