Readjustment of the metabolic rate of an ectotherm,such as a fish,to compensate for seasonal thermal change is caused by the production of
A) fluorescent pigments that generate heat as a byproduct.
B) pyrogens.
C) inducible enzymes.
D) countercurrent exchangers.
E) None of the above

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Inducible enzymes are enzymes that are only produced when they are needed, in response to a specific stimulus such as seasonal thermal change. These enzymes can help adjust the metabolic rate of an ectotherm like a fish, allowing it to maintain its optimal internal temperature despite changes in the environment.

Readjustment of the Metabolic Rate of an Ectotherm,such as a Fish,to