During constant flight, hummingbirds expend about 2.9 kJ / hr, relying on fat oxidation as an energy

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During constant flight, hummingbirds expend about 2.9 kJ / hr, relying on fat oxidation as an energy source.
(a) Calculate the gms of fat necessary to sustain a 20-hr nonstop flight.
(b) If the birds relied on carbohydrate for this energy, how much additional weight would they have to start the flight with?
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Biochemistry Concepts and Connections

ISBN: 978-0321839923

1st edition

Authors: Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews

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