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

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Acclimation refers to the process of an organism adjusting to a new environment, and in this case, the animal growing a thicker coat in response to low temperatures is an example of acclimation. The other choices may involve adaptations or genetic differences among individuals or species, but not necessarily acclimation.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Acclimation