Consider the following statements : 1. Warm-blooded animals can remain active in cold environment in which cold-blooded animals can hardly move. 2. Cold-blooded animals require much less energy to survive than warm- blooded animals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Statement 1 is correct because warm-blooded animals (endotherms) maintain a constant internal body temperature through metabolic processes, allowing them to remain active in cold environments where cold-blooded animals (ectotherms) become sluggish or inactive [t1][t6]. Ectotherms rely on external heat sources, and low ambient temperatures can adversely affect their muscle activity and enzyme function [t1][t8]. Statement 2 is also correct; ectotherms have a much lower metabolic rate because they do not use energy to generate internal heat [c1][t5]. This 'economical lifestyle' means they require far less food and energy to survive compared to similar-sized endotherms, who must consume significantly more fuel to maintain their high, stable body temperatures [t2][t5]. Consequently, endotherms have higher energy demands but greater environmental range, while ectotherms have lower energy needs but restricted activity in the cold [t4][t5].

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