Question

Hybridisation between two varieties of the same species is known as

• A. Interspecific hybridisation
• B. Intraspecific hybridisation
• C. Interfamilial hybridisation
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Intraspecific hybridisation

Hybridisation is the method of producing new varieties by crossing two genetically different parents. Hybridisation may be intraspecific or interspecific.

• Intraspecific hybridisation is the cross between two different varieties of the same species.
• Interspecific hybridisation is the cross between two different varieties of two different species of the same genus.

So, the correct answer is 'Intraspecific hybridisation'.