Question

read it! the word metabolism comes from a greek word that means \a change.\ metabolism can be defined as the sum of the nutritional and waste processes of an organism. this involves the digestion, use, and excretion of food. studies have shown that an animals metabolism is affected by the climate; warm - blooded animals have slower metabolisms at warmer temperatures. this means that the animals have to eat less because their bodies do not use as much energy. during colder weather, animals tend to have faster metabolisms. therefore, animals usually eat more during colder seasons. do it! metabolism generally ______ to the weather. a forfeits b contributes c corresponds d surrenders

Explanation:

The text states that an animal's metabolism is affected by the climate (warmer temperatures lead to slower metabolism and colder weather leads to faster metabolism). "Corresponds" means to be related or in harmony with something, which fits the relationship between metabolism and weather described. "Forfeits" means to give up something as a penalty, "contributes" means to give or supply something, and "surrenders" means to give up or yield. None of these other words describe the relationship between metabolism and weather as accurately as "corresponds".

Answer:

C. corresponds