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Interspecific hybridization is the mating of

Options

  1. AAnimals within same breed without having common ancestors
  2. BTwo different related species
  3. CSuperior males and females of different breeds
  4. DMore closely related individuals within same breed for 4-6 generations

Correct answer

B. Two different related species

Step-by-step 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.

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