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Assertion :Interspecific hybrids are usually sterile.
Reason : Interspecific hybrids receive chromosomes from two different species.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion, then mark (1)

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true ,but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion, then mark (2).

C

If Assertion is true, but Reason is false , then mark (3)

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false. , then mark (4)

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    A
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    B
    horse x ass
    C
    ass x mare
    D
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    A
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    B
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    C
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    D
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    A
    Superior males and females of different breeds
    B
    More closely related individuals within same breed for 4-6 generations
    C
    Animals within same breed without having common ancestors
    D
    Two different related species

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