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(a) A dog weighing 15.2 kg requires 216kj while a mouse weighing 50g requires 2736kj per day. Explain. (b) What is the end-product of respiration in animals when there is insufficient oxygen supply?

(a) A dog weighing 15.2 kg requires 216kj while a mouse weighing 50g requires 2736kj per day. Explain.
(b) What is the end-product of respiration in animals when there is insufficient oxygen supply?

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John
(a) A mouse has a larger surface area to volume ratio than a dog, hence loses more energy per unit body weight/ mouse loses heat faster than a dog so requires more energy to replenish lost energy

(b) Lactic acid, energy/ Adenosine triphosphate
johnmulu answered the question on May 4, 2017 at 11:14

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