A T4 assay is used to
A) determine the number of calories in food.
B) directly measure the basal metabolic rate.
C) obtain an index of metabolic activity.
D) monitor the energy efficiency of metabolism.
E) determine the amount of oxygen consumed during metabolism.
C
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