Which of the following statements is true of reptiles?
A)Eggs undergo external fertilization.
B)Sperm are released in the vicinity of the female.
C)Eggs have an amnion and a chorion.
D)Larvae become adults by metamorphosis.
E)Embryonic and fetal development in all species is only by oviparity.

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Reptiles have eggs with an amnion and a chorion, which protect the embryo and allow for gas exchange. The other options are incorrect: A) reptiles have internal fertilization, B) reptiles have internal fertilization, C) this is the correct statement, D) this is true for amphibians not reptiles, and E) reptiles can also have ovoviviparity or viviparity for embryonic and fetal development.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Reptiles