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JAMB Biology 2012 Question 47

Question 47

Adaptation

The basking of Agama lizards in the sun is to

  1. A.change the colour of their body
  2. B.raise their body temperature to become active
  3. C.fight to defend their territories
  4. D.attract the female for courtship.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (raise their body temperature to become active)

Explanation

The Agama lizard is cold-blooded, so its body temperature depends on its surroundings; it lies in the sun to warm up before it can move about actively.