A hybrid is an individual or a variety obtained by crossbreeding two genetically dissimilar plants or animals.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Hybrid:
A hybrid is a product of sexual reproduction that combines the features of two creatures of different varieties, breeds, species, or genera.
Hybridization is the process of crossing two parent varieties or breeds that are genetically different.
It is highly frequent in plants and domestic animals to improve their quality and yield.
The given statement is true.

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Question 5
Find out the correct sentence

(i) Hybridization means crossing between genetically dissimilar plants
(ii) Cross between two varieties is called as interspecific hybridization
(iii) Introducing genes of the desired character into a plant gives a genetically modified crop
(iv) Cross between plants of two species is called as inter varietal hybridisation

(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (iii) and (iv)

Q. Write on word for the following.

1.	The number and variety of plants, animals, and other organisms	....................
2.	A group or class of animals or plants having certain common and permanent characteristics	....................
3.	The natural environment of a plant or animal species, where it lives, multiplies, and thrives naturally	....................
4.	The numerous species of plants living in their habitat	....................
5.	The numerous species of animals living in their habitat	....................

Q. Crossing between two genetically dissimilar plants to develop a new variety is called.

Q. ............. is the genetic make up of an individual or a variety.

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