A respirometer is used to indirectly measure basal metabolic rate by

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ A respirometer is used to indirectly measure basal metabolic rate by assessing the rate of oxygen consumption or carbon dioxide production. ⚹ ∻Solution∻ ‖ a ⋮ Oxygen Consumption: The respirometer measures the amount of oxygen consumed by an organism over a period of time. This is because oxygen is required for cellular respiration, which is a key component of metabolism. ‖‖ b ⋮ Carbon Dioxide Production: Alternatively, the respirometer can measure the amount of carbon dioxide produced, which is another indicator of metabolic activity. ‖ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ BMR is the rate at which an organism uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing and keeping warm. By measuring oxygen consumption or carbon dioxide production, a respirometer provides an indirect assessment of this metabolic rate. ⚹◊How can the rate of oxygen consumption be used to calculate basal metabolic rate in a respi⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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