2.4 metabolism in conformers and regulators Flashcards
What type of factor can affect and change an organisms metabolic rate
Abiotic
What abiotic factors can affect an organisms metabolic rate
- temperature
- salinity
- pH
What are temperature, salinity and pH examples of
An abiotic factor that can affects an organisms metabolic rate
Define what a conformed is
An organism that’s metabolic rate is dependent on external abiotic factors
What type of organism’s metabolic rate is dependent on external abiotic factors
Conformers
What environment does a conformers tend to live in
Stable
What type of organism tends to live in a stable environment
Conformer
What are a conformers metabolic costs
Low
What type of organism has a low metabolic cost
Conformer
What response does a conformer use to maintain their metabolic rate
Behavioural
What type of organism uses a behavioural response to maintain their metabolic rate
Conformer
What type of range of ecological niches does a conformer have
Narrow
What type of organism has a narrow range of ecological niches
Conformer
Define what a regulator is
An organism that is able to alter its normal metabolic rate and maintain a steady internal environment
What type of organism is able to alter their normal metabolic range and maintain a steady internal environment
Regulator
