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A skunk living in the northern part of the United States is exposed to extreme cold and food shortages during the long winter months. Based on the climate, what do you predict the skunk's innate response to these environmental factors will be?

Increase cellular respiration and ATP production
Estivate with a period of dormancy until the warmer weather arrives
Migrate to regions of warmer weather
Slow down its metabolic rate and lower its body temperature


Sagot :

Answer:

Slow down its metabolic rate and lower its body temperature

Explanation:

Skunks do not hibernate or migrate. Instead, they conserve as much energy as possible.