3.7 Fitness - Review

This review will guide you through an adaptive, research-backed study session. As you answer questions, we will actively assess your current understanding of the material. Questions will continue to be drawn until you have demonstrated mastery of each learning objective.

Reviews are graded based on completion. You will receive full credit for achieving 100% mastery or answering all questions.

Learning objectives for this review:

  • Describe how efficient energy production and utilization contribute to the overall fitness of an organism.
  • Discuss how variations in metabolic pathways can impact an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce.
  • Explain how adaptations such as increased mitochondrial density, efficient enzyme pathways, and alternative energy sources improve cellular and organismal fitness.