The rate at which an animal consumes energy at rest is called ________.
A)the basal metabolic rate
B)gluconeogenesis
C)glycogenolysis
D)rumination
E)fermentation

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Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the rate at which an animal consumes energy while at rest in a thermoneutral environment; it is the minimum energy requirement to maintain essential bodily functions such as breathing, circulation, and digestion. Gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis are metabolic pathways involved in the production and breakdown of glucose, respectively. Rumination is the process by which some animals (such as cows and sheep) regurgitate, re-chew, and re-swallow their food for further digestion. Fermentation is a metabolic process that occurs in some organisms (such as bacteria and yeast) in the absence of oxygen.

The Rate at Which an Animal Consumes Energy at Rest