The ability of some organisms to compensate for temperature changes by altering the lipid composition of membrane lipids is known as
A)homeoviscous adaptation.
B)ectothermic adaptation.
C)kleptothermic adaptation.
D)A and B only
E)none of the above

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Homeoviscous adaptation refers to the ability of organisms to maintain membrane fluidity by altering the lipid composition of their membranes in response to changes in temperature. This process helps maintain the integrity of the cellular membrane and allows for normal cellular functions to occur. Ectothermic adaptation refers to the ability of organisms to regulate their body temperature through behavior, such as basking in the sun. Kleptothermic adaptation refers to the behavior of some animals stealing heat from others to regulate their own body temperature.

The Ability of Some Organisms to Compensate for Temperature Changes