In most animals, the organization of muscles and bones of locomotion into a system of levers

A) Confers significant mechanical advantage.
B) Increases the range and velocity of movement.
C) Is functionally analogous to a wheelbarrow-type lever.
D) Is functionally analogous to a crowbar-type lever.


Answer: B

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