Which of the Following Is NOT True About Hibernation

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about hibernation?

• A) The longer an animal spends in hibernation, the shorter its life expectancy.
• B) During hibernation, an animal's body temperature drops.
• C) Pet hamsters sometimes hibernate.
• D) An extract from the brain of a hibernating animal can cause another animal to lower its body temperature.

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Definitions:

Biomarker

Molecular evidence of life in the fossil record. Biomarkers can include fragments of DNA, molecules such as amino acids, or isotopic ratios.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life and playing a central role in biological processes.

Carbon-13:Carbon-12

This ratio is used in scientific studies to understand various processes such as photosynthesis and to trace the path of carbon through ecosystems due to the distinct signatures of carbon-13 and carbon-12.

Hominin Diet

The range of foods consumed by human ancestors and relatives, which varied significantly over time and with environmental conditions.