Question

The crosses are made between two different species of the same genus is known as

• A. Interspecific hybridization
• B. Intraspecific hybridization
• C. Intra-varietal hybridization
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Interspecific hybridization

The crossing between two plants of different species to produce a new variety is called hybridization. Genetically modified crops can be produced by insertion of genes with desired traits by the process of hybridization.Crossing may be between two different varieties (intra-varietal cross breeding), between two different species of same genus (interspecific crossbreeding) and between different genera (intergeneric crossbreeding). The crossing between two species of same genus is known as interspecific cross breeding.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.