Measuring and comparing the metabolic rate of a variety of live specimens

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A data-logging device enables an instant display of the trend of variables change.

	Insect larvae (mak pei chung) and germinating mung beans are used as live specimens. Weighing of specimen sample is necessary in order to calculate metabolic rate. What is its proper unit ?
An active mammal, hamster

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