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the mass of the mouse plus the original mass of the snake.
the mass of the mouse plus the original mass of the snake.
only the mass of the mouse
only the mass of the mouse
the mass of the mouse plus the mass of waste produced by the snake.
the mass of the mouse plus the mass of waste produced by the snake.
the mass of the mouse minus the mass of waste produced by the snake.
the mass of the mouse minus the mass of waste produced by the snake.
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The increase in the snake’s mass equals only the mass of the mouse.
When the snake consumes the mouse, it absorbs nutrients from the mouse, contributing to its mass. The waste produced will not contribute to an increase in the snake's mass, as it will be excreted.
