Introduction to Metabolism A hummingbird has a rapid rate of metabolism, but its basic metabolic reactions are the same as those in many diverse organisms.
Elimination Reactions. Dehydrohalogenation (-HX) and Dehydration (-H 2 O) are the main types of elimination reactions.
Animal Selection A. Criteria for selecting organisms: 1. immediate condition 2. potential survivorship 3. ease of care 4. compatibility with other animals.