Question

Choose the wrong statement about subspecies.

• A. They do not interbreed with individual of other subspecies.
• B. They are new species in the making.
• C. Geographically isolated populations of a species.
• D. They show minor variations from parent population.

Answer 1

The correct option is A They do not interbreed with individual of other subspecies.

A species is commonly defined as the largest group within which interbreeding produces viable offspring.

A sub-species is a subgroup below the level of a species. Member of a subspecies can interbreed successfully with other subspecies, but does not do so in practice ( for e.g. due to geographical isolation).

So, the correct option is 'They do not interbreed with an individual of other subspecies'.