Question

If you used the same experimental design to compare the rates of respiration of a 25g. reptile and a 25 g. mammal at 10oc what results would you expect? explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

The mammal has an internal mechanism to sustain body temperature. So, at low temperature they will increase body temp because they need to continue warm. However, Respiration higher in mammal because the reptile is a conformer and relies on the environment for its warmth.