A key derived primate trait is a relatively large brain relative to body size, with humans having among the largest. How much metabolic energy do human brains consume in a day?
A) 15%
B) 20%
C) 25%
D) 30%

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Human brains consume about 20% of the body's metabolic energy in a day, which is significant given the brain's size relative to the rest of the body.

A Key Derived Primate Trait Is a Relatively Large Brain