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BIO 102 Ecological Adaptation in the Animal Kingdom Objective Question

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What is the primary survival function of hibernation in bears during winter months?
Options
A To actively hunt specialized subterranean prey
B To conserve energy when food is scarce
Correct Answer
C To rapidly accelerate cellular reproductive rates
D To develop thicker epidermal layers against predators
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Bears enter a state of hibernation during winter to conserve metabolic energy during periods of food scarcity.

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