[The mathematical modelling of the changes in energy metabolism in animal ontogeny]

A mathematical modeling of the intensity of respiration during growth is performed on the basis of equations that contain an intermediate independent variable tau. The model imitates k of peaks and lulls characteristic of the postembryonic period, which are followed by a continuous decrease in the energy level. The form of the equation for tau allowed us to suggest a hypothesis dealing with interactions of k + 1 cell generations, each bearing an imprinting of corresponding stage of development.