Which of the following is an example of acclimation?
A) Some animals grow thicker coats when exposed to low temperatures.
B) Some bacteria can use the energy from sunlight to make sugars.
C) Some fungi are larger than others are.
D) Some hemoglobins have a higher affinity for oxygen than others.
E) Some plant species can absorb nitrogen better than others can.

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Acclimation is the process by which an individual organism adjusts to a gradual change in its environment. In this case, the animals growing thicker coats is an example of acclimation, as they are adjusting to the change in temperature. The other options given do not involve gradual adjustments to the environment, but are instead examples of adaptations or genetic variation.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Acclimation