What Is Life? 2nd Edition by Jay Phelan

Exercise 2

In terms of their adaptation to living on land, how are reptiles similar to the seed plants?
A) Both reptiles and seed plants became completely independent of water.
B) Reptiles eat plants.
C) Seed plants and reptiles have developed structures such as cuticles and impermeable skin to minimize desiccation.
D) Reptiles and seed plants have developed structures that house their gametes and protect them from the surrounding environment.
E) Both c) and d) are correct.