Why does a theory based on heat loss due to the surface area-volume relationship

Question

Why does a theory based on heat loss due to the surface area-volume relationship fail to explain metabolic scaling with size in vertebrates? (Select all that apply)

A.For endotherms, metabolic rates are uniform between members of the same species with different body masses.

B.Surface area-volume relationships do not apply to all vertebrate groups, for instance, extremely thin fishes.

C.This theory incorrectly assumes that volume is directly related to the volume of metabolically active tissues.

D.Metabolic scaling properties between ectotherms and endoderms are similar.

E.Heat loss is not an issue for ectotherms.

Explanation / Answer

Answer:C.This theory incorrectly assumes that volume is directly related to the volume of metabolically active tissues.

Description-The higher surface area the higher amount of heat transfer. Higher surface are contributes more space and places for heat to out. In the volume case the higher volume the more heat hold inside

The change in the metabolic rates of an organism as it gains mass.Body mass index increases metabolic demand unit of body mass decreases

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