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A human develops a fever when ill. A dog pants when overheated.

Which characteristic of life do these examples demonstrate?

A. homeostasis

B. heredity

C. metabolism

D. growth

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A. Homeostasis

That is the characteristic of life the examples demonstrate
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Answer:

a) Homeostasis

Step-by-step explanation:

These examples represent homeostasis. It is the ability of an organism to regulate its internal environment. Therefore, the option (a) is the correct answer.

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