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JAMB Biology 2009 Objective — Question 49

Question 49 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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During the dry season in the tropics, the body metabolism of some animals slows to a minimal level in a process referred to as

  • A. hibernation
  • B. aestivationCorrect
  • C. dormancy
  • D. senescence

Explanation

Hibernation is a process by which cold blooded animals maintain their body temperature and protect themselves from cold temperature during winter.

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