Which of the following could explain the seasonal difference in the diet of squirrels? Question 3 options: a) The seasonal change in the relative abundance of blackberries and acorns in their habitat. b) The difference in size between blackberries and acorns. c) The difference in the nutritional composition of blackberries and acorns. d) A and B e) A and C In the summer, squirrels typically eat fruits, berries, succulents, whereas in the fallthey typically eat nuts, seeds, and tree buds in preparation for their hibernation.Below are the relative mass composition of sugar, protein, fat, and water found inblackberries (fruit) and acorns (nut) that are part of the squirrel's diet.SugarProteinFatWaterBlackberry10%1.5%0.5%88 %Acorn41 %6%25%28 %

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Which of the following could explain the seasonal difference in the diet of squirrels? Question 3 options: a) The seasonal change in the relative abundance of blackberries and acorns in their habitat. b) The difference in size between blackberries and acorns. c) The difference in the nutritional composition of blackberries and acorns. d) A and B e) A and C

Which of the following could explain the seasonal difference in the diet of squirrels? Question 3 options: a) The seasonal change in the relative abundance of blackberries and acorns in their habitat. b) The difference in size between blackberries and acorns. c) The difference in the nutritional composition of blackberries and acorns. d) A and B e) A and C

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

Publisher:DEBRUYNE

Chapter1: Overview Of Nutrition And Health

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