Q93 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (24 April Shift 2) · Biology

Various morphological, physiological and behavioural attributes of an organism to survive and reproduce in its habitat is said to be ______

  • A
    Aestivation
  • Correct answer
    B
    Adaptation
  • C
    Emigration
  • D
    Hibernation

Solution

Adaptation is defined as any attribute of an organism, which can be morphological, physiological, or behavioural, that enables the organism to survive and reproduce in its specific habitat.

Aestivation refers to a state of dormancy during the summer to avoid heat and desiccation.

Emigration is the movement of individuals out of a population.

Hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter.

Answer: Adaptation

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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