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Nigel lives near a chemical plant that spews sulfur dioxide into the air. At first, Nigel could not stand the smell of the gas in the air. However, after some time, he no longer even notices the presence of the gas. What kind of tolerance has his body developed? a behavioral tolerance b. a physiological tolerance a genetic tolerance d. a physical tolerance​

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Answer: Genetic Tolerance

The answer is Genetic Tolerance because the definition of it is "Genetic resistance (or genetic tolerance) refers to the ability of certain organisms to endure environmental conditions that are extremely stressful or lethal to non-adapted individuals of the same species ."

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Answer:

B.) A physiological tolerance

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