Cellular adaptation to environmental stress (i.e. ,hot environment)is called
A)acclimation
B)adaptation
C)homeostatic conversion
D)accomodation.

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Acclimation refers to the process by which cells, tissues, or entire organisms adjust to environmental stress over time. In the case of a hot environment, cells may undergo acclimation through changes in gene expression, protein synthesis, and other cellular processes that allow them to better withstand the stress of high temperatures. Adaptation, on the other hand, generally refers to genetic changes that occur over generations as a result of natural selection, while homeostatic conversion and accommodation are not terms commonly used in this context.

Cellular Adaptation to Environmental Stress (I