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Organisms have evolved various mechanisms to maintain homeostasis to perform its physiological and biochemical functions. This can be obtained through

A

Regulation

B

Conformation

C

Migration or suspension

D

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Homeostasis**: Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions. This includes regulating body temperature, pH levels, and osmotic pressure. 2. **Identifying Mechanisms of Homeostasis**: Organisms have evolved various mechanisms to achieve homeostasis. These mechanisms can be broadly categorized into: - **Regulation**: Active maintenance of internal conditions. - **Conformation**: Allowing internal conditions to vary with external conditions. - **Migration**: Moving to different locations to escape unfavorable conditions. - **Suspension**: Entering a dormant state during unfavorable conditions. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A: Regulation**: This is the primary mechanism through which many organisms, especially birds and mammals, maintain homeostasis by actively regulating their internal environment. - **Option B: Conformation**: Conformers do not maintain a constant internal environment; instead, they adapt to external changes. Most plants and many animals fall into this category. - **Option C: Migration**: While this is a strategy to avoid unfavorable conditions, it does not directly maintain homeostasis within the organism. - **Option D: Suspension**: Similar to migration, this is a survival strategy during adverse conditions but does not actively regulate internal conditions. 4. **Conclusion**: The most effective mechanism for maintaining homeostasis among the options provided is **Regulation**. Therefore, the correct answer is **Option A**.
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