Why do camels have humps?
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Answer: To store fat for energy
To store fat for energy ✓ — Correct! Humps store fat, not water. Camels metabolize this fat for energy and water when food is scarce. A healthy hump is firm; a droopy one means the camel needs food. They can lose 30% of their water and survive!
To balance heavy loads — Wrong. Loads are placed around humps, not balanced by them. Humps exist for fat storage.
To regulate body heat — Wrong. Heat regulation happens through other adaptations. Humps are specifically fat reserves.
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