Question

Which among the following is incorrect about reptiles?

(a) Reptiles cannot generate their body heat internally like humans do

(b) Reptiles cannot sense smell like humans do instead they flick their tongue out in order to sense chemo receptors

(c) Reptiles derive its origin from the word reptum which means creep or crawl

(d) Reptiles are warm blooded animals

This question was posed to me during an internship interview.

The origin of the question is Animal Kingdom topic in division Animal Kingdom of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct answer is (d) Reptiles are warm blooded animals

To explain: Reptiles cannot generate their body heat internally like humans do. Reptiles cannot sense smell like humans do instead they flick their tongue out in order to sense chemo receptors. Reptiles derive its origin from the word reptum which means creep or crawl. Reptiles are cold blooded animals.