After a meal, ectotherms often situate themselves in a warm and or sunny spot. This can be critical to the health of the animal. Why is this process important?
A. The digestive process is enzyme catalyzed. An increase of 10 degrees Celsius can increase the rate of enzyme-driven reactions 10 times the original rate.
B. The digestive process is enzyme catalyzed and regulated within the body. This behavior has nothing to do with digestion.
C. The digestive process is enzyme catalyzed. An increase of 10 degrees Celsius can decrease the rate of enzyme-driven reactions, which provides more time for greater nutrient absorption.
D. The digestive process is enzyme catalyzed. An increase of 10 degrees Celsius can increase the rate of enzyme-driven reactions 2-3 times the original rate.
Answer: D
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