Which animal is capable of obtaining water by oxidation of lipid?
A
Rat
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B
Earthworm
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C
Mole
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D
Kangaroo rat
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Solution
The correct option is D
Kangaroo rat
Kangaroo rats are small rodents that are almost perfectly adapted to life in the desert. They can survive without ever drinking any water, getting the water they need by the oxidation of lipids obtained from their seed diet.