What is a similarity between a tulip and a crocodile? a tulip and a crocodile

A function of both of their outer coverings is to reduce water loss.
In both the tulip and crocodile the male reproductive organ is the testes.
The tulip and crocodile both have internal skeletons that support them.
The outer coverings of the tulip and crocodile both protect the organism.

pretty sure the answer is "A function of both of their outer coverings is to reduce water"

a. energy is absorbed in the reaction.

if in a given reaction the energy of products is greater than the energy of reactants it means that reaction is endothermic and during the reaction, the energy is absorbed by reactants. in an endothermic reaction, the products have more stored chemical energy than the reactants. and in this reaction the reactants are more stable than products before the compounds with less energy are always more stable.