A by-product of aerobic respiration that is of vital importance to the kangaroo rat is
A)glucose.
B)metabolic water.
C)phosphate.
D)NADH.
E)ADP.

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Kangaroo rats live in extremely arid environments where water is scarce, so they rely heavily on metabolic water, which is produced as a by-product of aerobic respiration. Option A (glucose) is not a by-product of aerobic respiration but rather a reactant. Option C (phosphate), D (NADH), and E (ADP) are all components involved in aerobic respiration but are not specifically important to the kangaroo rat's survival in its environment.

A By-Product of Aerobic Respiration That Is of Vital Importance