1 The peak rate that an animal can synthesize ATP could best

1.) The peak rate that an animal can synthesize ATP could best be measured by what means?

a.) Calculating daily metabolic rate

b.) Calculating Aerobic capacity

c.) CO2 production

d.) Taking muscle biopsy and looking for lactic acid levels

Solution

Calculation of aerobic capacity or maximal rate of oxygen consumption VO₂max or mlO₂ consumed / Kg.minute measures the peak rate of an animal synthesizing ATP. This is because, the difference in body mass differentiates the metabolic rate between organisms. Smaller is the organism consuming more oxygen per unit body mass and larger is organism consuming less oxygen per unit of body mass. This inturn measures the peak rate of ATP synthesis. Option b is correct.