When reptiles are cold, they will sunbathe in order to warm themselves and balance their temperature. Which characteristic of life is this most closely related to?

Your answer:

Growth and development

Evolution

Reproduction

Metabolism

Homeostasis

Heredity

This characteristic of reptiles is most closely related to Homeostasis.

Explanation:

Homeostasis is the process that is executed for steady chemical and physical condition by the living beings. Reptiles and other cold-blooded animals don't maintain any of their internal body temperature, but they regulate their balance by sunbathing activities. This process is very efficient in term of energy consumption for reptiles like snakes, this is also the reason why most reptiles only need to eat occasionally for the management of temperature.