Multiple choice general knowledge

The scientific term for 'cold-blooded' is -

  1. Endothermic

  2. Ectothermic

  3. Polymorphic

  4. Paraphyletic
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ectothermic organisms rely on external environmental heat sources to regulate their body temperature - the scientific definition of 'cold-blooded'. Endothermic (like mammals) generate internal heat. Polymorphic and paraphyletic are unrelated biological terms.

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