Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding hybridization?Hybridization occurs in plants more often than in animals.Hybridization can result in fertile offspring.All of these choices are correct.Natural selection sometimes acts against progeny that result from hybridization.Hybridization involves the transfer of genetic material between members of similar species.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option A which is hybridization occurs in plants more often than in animals.

Explanation:

• Hybridization means mixing of different things.
• In the context of biology, hybridization means the mixing of genetic material of the two dissimilar species. The resulting offspring is known as the hybrid.
• In the case of animals, they are usually infertile as a mule, a hybrid of donkey and horse.
• Hybridization always involves interspecies mating. And sometimes the natural selection is in favor of hybridization.
• In plants, it is very common which is also known as crossbreeding and different types of plants and fruits are produced by this method.
• Hence the correct option is A.