A creature that is scaled up in size, keeping its proportions,
A)will be stronger relative to its greater weight.
B)will be weaker relative to its greater weight.
C)both of these
D)neither of these

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When a creature is scaled up in size while keeping its proportions, its volume and weight increase much faster than its cross-sectional area, including that of its muscles and bones. This means that, relative to its greater weight, it will be weaker because the strength of a muscle or bone is more closely related to its cross-sectional area than to its volume.

A Creature That Is Scaled Up in Size, Keeping Its