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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Acclimatization refers to the physiological adjustments organisms make in response to changes in their environment, such as temperature changes. The dog shedding its thick winter fur for a lighter coat in response to warmer temperatures is an example of an acclimatization response. Choices A and C describe adaptations, which are long-term evolutionary changes, rather than immediate physiological responses.

Which of the Following Scenarios Illustrates the Physiological Response of Acclimatization