In a Cold Environment That Supports Life,an Ectotherm Is More

Multiple Choice

In a cold environment that supports life,an ectotherm is more likely to survive an extended period of food deprivation than would an equal size endotherm because the ectotherm

A) expends more energy per kilogram of body mass than does the endotherm.
B) invests less energy in temperature regulation.
C) metabolizes its stored energy more readily than does the endotherm.
D) has greater insulation on its body surface.