Q170 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 2) · Zoology

Interspecific hybridization is the mating of

  • A
    Animals within same breed without having common ancestors
  • Correct answer
    B
    Two different related species
  • C
    Superior males and females of different breeds
  • D
    More closely related individuals within same breed for 4-6 generations

Solution

Interspecific hybridization is the mating of animals of two different related species. For example, when a lioness crosses with a male leopard, the result is a leopon. This allows the exploitation of useful genes from wild, unimproved species for the benefit of the cultivated species. 

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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