English

A group of individuals with the potential to interbreed is a ______ whereas a group of individuals with a high probability of interbreeding is a ______. - Biology (Theory)

Advertisements
Advertisements

Question

A group of individuals with the potential to interbreed is a ______ whereas a group of individuals with a high probability of interbreeding is a ______.

Fill in the Blanks
Advertisements

Solution

A group of individuals with the potential to interbreed is a species whereas a group of individuals with a high probability of interbreeding is a population.

Explanation:

This distinction highlights that a species includes all organisms capable of interbreeding in principle, while a population is a subset of that species, consisting of individuals more likely to interbreed due to geographic proximity or social structure.

shaalaa.com
  Is there an error in this question or solution?
Chapter 8: Evidences and Theories of Biological Evolution - TEST YOUR PROGRESS [Page 345]

APPEARS IN

Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 8 Evidences and Theories of Biological Evolution
TEST YOUR PROGRESS | Q 2. 14. | Page 345
Share
Notifications

Englishहिंदीमराठी


      Forgot password?
Use app×