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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 3 Objective Question

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10. Bears reducing their metabolic rate in winter is an example of which type of adaptation?
Options
A Structural adaptation
B Physiological adaptation (hibernation)
Correct Answer
C Behavioral adaptation only
D Cultural adaptation
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Internal metabolic changes, such as lowering core body temperature and heart rate during winter dormancy, are internal physiological adaptations.

Hint

Internal cellular and metabolic adjustments are physiological.

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