Question

What is Oviparity?

• A. Animals that give birth to live young ones
• B. They lay eggs, and the embryo develops outside the mother's body
• C. Development inside uterus until birth
• D. Asexual reproduction

Hint:

\[ \boxed{\text{Oviparity → Egg laying → external development}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Viviparity → Live birth → internal development}} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Oviparity is a mode of reproduction in which animals lay eggs.

Step 1: Understand oviparity.
In oviparous animals: \[ \boxed{\text{Eggs are laid outside the body}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Embryo develops outside maternal body}} \] Examples include birds, reptiles, and many fish.

Step 2: Compare options.

• (A) describes viviparity.

• (B) correctly defines oviparity.

• (C) also describes viviparity.

• (D) is incorrect.

Step 3: Final answer.
\[ \boxed{\textbf{Option (B)}} \]