Which statement is true about how standard metabolic rate (SMR) and basal metabolic rate (BMR) are measured?
A) SMR is measured during exercise, whereas BMR is measured at rest.
B) SMR is measured only for vertebrates, whereas BMR is measured only for invertebrates.
C) SMR and BMR are measured across a wide range of temperatures for a given species.
D) SMR and BMR are measured in animals in a resting and fasting state.

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SMR (Standard Metabolic Rate) and BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) are both measured under conditions where the animal is at rest and has not eaten recently (fasting state), to ensure that the metabolic rate reflects the energy expenditure necessary to maintain basic physiological functions without the influence of recent food intake or physical activity.

Which Statement Is True About How Standard Metabolic Rate (SMR)