"Winter acclimatization" in cold-zone mammals can include
A) the production of antifreeze compounds within cells.
B) the production of enzymes that have lower temperature optima.
C) hibernation for several weeks.
D) changing the proportion of saturated and unsaturated fats in cell membranes.
E) the denaturation of proteins that cannot withstand extreme temperature.

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Many cold-zone mammals undergo hibernation for several weeks as a form of winter acclimatization to conserve energy during periods of low food availability and harsh environmental conditions.

"Winter Acclimatization" in Cold-Zone Mammals Can Include