Which statement is true?
A) Rapid environmental change, such as the present global warming, may place animals at risk of being exposed to conditions that exceed their thermal tolerances.
B) The biochemical reactions of organisms are mostly independent of each other.
C) Dramatic changes in body temperature are the result of homeostasis.
D) Metabolic functions are more sensitive to long-term changes in temperature than to short-term changes.
E) Thermal tolerances are unrelated to the distribution ranges of organisms.

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Rapid environmental change, such as global warming, can cause temperatures to rise beyond an animal's thermal tolerance, putting them at risk of exposure to conditions that can be harmful or even fatal.

Answer: D
 Metabolic functions are more sensitive to long-term changes in temperature as they require more time to adapt to changes in the environment. Short-term temperature fluctuations can be more easily managed through physiological changes such as shivering or sweating.

Both A and D are correct, so the answer could be A and D.

Which Statement Is True