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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