Hybridization of Two Species in Which of the Following Cases

question 11

Multiple Choice

Hybridization of two species in which of the following cases could lead to the extinction of one of the original species?

• A) An endangered species may further decline by producing less- fit hybrid offspring.
• B) The hybrid offspring may outcompete the parental species.
• C) The two species increase their population sizes, thus increasing the effects of genetic drift.
• D) Hybridization increases inbreeding, which decreases the average fitness of the species.
• E) It may introduce deleterious genes from one species to another.

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Definitions:

Coordination

The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.

Central Nervous System

Comprises the brain and spinal cord, functioning as the primary control center for processing and transmitting information throughout the body.

Autonomic System

A part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Nerve Cells

Also known as neurons, these are the basic building blocks of the nervous system, responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.