Question

Which of the following characteristics is not peculiar for reptiles?

• A. Reptiles have a backbone
• B. Reptiles are covered with scales
• C. Reptiles are warm blooded
  
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Reptiles are warm blooded

The reptiles have a backbone because they are involved in vertebrates. The body of the reptiles are covered with hard scales. The scales are made up of keratin proteins. These scales are formed form epidermis and help to reduce the loss of moisture from the body. Almost all the reptiles are cold blooded. They cannot maintain a constant body temperature. The body temperature of these organisms fluctuate drastically in different climates.

So, the correct answer is option C.