Which of the Following Scenarios Illustrates the Physiological Response of Acclimatization

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios illustrates the physiological response of acclimatization?

• A) Desert- dwelling plants such as the cactus have developed long root systems to ensure that they get enough water.
• B) A dog sheds its thick winter fur for a lighter coat of fur when the temperature warms in the spring and summer.
• C) Genetic changes have occurred in populations that have lived high in the Alps for many generations that allow individuals in these populations to cope with an environment with low oxygen.

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