Interspecific hybrid "Tigon" is
(i) Sterile hybrid (ii) Fertile hybrid (iii) Male lion and female tiger (iv) Male tiger and female lion
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i and iii

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ii and iii

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ii and iv

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i and iv

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Solution

The correct option is D i and iv
Interspecific hybridization is a method of outbreeding that involves mating between male and female animals of two different related species. the hybrid obtained may comprise of desirable features of both the parents however they are sterile. The interspecific hybrid, Tigon, is obtained by crossing a male tiger and a female lion. A sterile hybrid is obtained.
So the correct answer is 'i and iv.'

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Interspecific hybrid "Tigon" is(i) Sterile hybrid (ii) Fertile hybrid (iii) Male lion and female tiger (iv) Male tiger and female lionChoose the correct statements

Interspecific hybrid "Tigon" is
(i) Sterile hybrid (ii) Fertile hybrid (iii) Male lion and female tiger (iv) Male tiger and female lion
Choose the correct statements