Which of the following could explain the seasonal difference in the diet of squirrels? Question 3 options: a) The seasonal change in the relative abundance of blackberries and acorns in their habitat. b) The difference in size between blackberries and acorns. c) The difference in the nutritional composition of blackberries and acorns. d) A and B e) A and C

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Which of the following could explain the seasonal difference in the diet of squirrels?

 

Question 3 options:

 

a) 

The seasonal change in the relative abundance of blackberries and acorns in their habitat.

 

b) 

The difference in size between blackberries and acorns.

 

c) 

The difference in the nutritional composition of blackberries and acorns.

 

d) 

A and B

 

e) 

A and C

In the summer, squirrels typically eat fruits, berries, succulents, whereas in the fall
they typically eat nuts, seeds, and tree buds in preparation for their hibernation.
Below are the relative mass composition of sugar, protein, fat, and water found in
blackberries (fruit) and acorns (nut) that are part of the squirrel's diet.
Sugar
Protein
Fat
Water
Blackberry
10%
1.5%
0.5%
88 %
Acorn
41 %
6%
25%
28 %
Transcribed Image Text:In the summer, squirrels typically eat fruits, berries, succulents, whereas in the fall they typically eat nuts, seeds, and tree buds in preparation for their hibernation. Below are the relative mass composition of sugar, protein, fat, and water found in blackberries (fruit) and acorns (nut) that are part of the squirrel's diet. Sugar Protein Fat Water Blackberry 10% 1.5% 0.5% 88 % Acorn 41 % 6% 25% 28 %
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