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How does internal fertilization benefit terrestrial organisms?
Options
A Promotes external egg laying
B Enhances mitotic division
C Protects gametes from desiccation and environmental hazards
Correct Answer
D Reduces gestation period
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Internal fertilization protects delicate gametes from drying out and from physical and biological threats in the external environment, a crucial adaptation for life on land.

Hint

It solves a major problem of a terrestrial lifestyle—dehydration.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 685 of 2556
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