A Zookeeper Is Very Upset Because One of the Lions

question 16

Multiple Choice

A zookeeper is very upset because one of the lions jumped the fence of his enclosure and mated with a neighboring tigress. This mating produced a "liger." Which of the following statements is likely TRUE of this liger cub?

• A)Because of the similarities between the genomes of the lion and tiger, the liger cub will likely be very fertile and bear several offspring.
• B)The liger cub was born because of sequence similarities between the genomes of its parents.
• C)Due to genetic incompatibility between the lion and tiger, the liger cub will likely be sterile.
• D)The cub is the result of an incompatible lock-and-key mechanism between its parents.
• E)The liger cub was born because of sequence similarities in the genomes of the lion and tiger; however, due to genetic incompatibility the liger cub will likely be sterile.

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Plant Organ

A specialized part of a plant, such as roots, stems, leaves, or flowers, that performs a particular function necessary for the plant's life.

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