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It is much easier for a small animal to run uphill than for a large animal, because:

A

It is easier to carry a small body weight.

B

Smaller animals have a higher metabolic rate.

C

Small animals have a lower `O^(2)` requirement.

D

The efficiency of muscles in large animals is less than in the small animals.

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