MCQ
Select the correct statement w.r.t adaptations
  • Desert lizards bask in the sun and absorb heat when their body temperature drops below comfort zone
  • B
    To stop experiencing altitude sickness, the body compensates low oxygen availability by increasing binding affinity of haemoglobin
  • C
    Mammals of colder climate generally have larger ears and limbs to minimise heat loss
  • D
    Many desert plants have thin cuticle on their leaf surface and have their stomata arranged on upper surface to minimise water loss

Answer

Correct option: A.
Desert lizards bask in the sun and absorb heat when their body temperature drops below comfort zone
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Desert lizards bask in the sun and absorb heat when their body temperature drops below comfort zone.

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