4. Metabolism in Conformers and Regulators - Conformers Flashcards
1
Q
What can influence metabolic rate? (give examples)
A
External abiotic factors e.g. temperature, salinity, pH
2
Q
What is the internal; environment of an organism dependant on?
A
Its external environment
3
Q
Conformers have narrow ecological niches unless…
A
they can tolerate or resist variation in their external environment
4
Q
What may help to maintain metabolic rate in conformers?
A
Behavioural responses
