An animal's inputs of energy and materials would exceed its outputs
A)if the animal is an endotherm, which must always take in more energy because of its high metabolic rate.
B)if it is actively foraging for food.
C)if it is hibernating.
D)if it is growing and increasing its biomass.
E)never; homeostasis makes these energy and material budgets always balance.

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When an animal is growing and increasing its biomass, it requires more energy and materials than it outputs to support the growth process.

An Animal's Inputs of Energy and Materials Would Exceed Its