STANDARDBotany-Biological Classification
STANDARD Botany Species Concept MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Two plants can be conclusively said to belong to the same species if they
A
have same number of chromosomes.
B
can reproduce freely with each other and form seeds.
C
have more than 90 per cent similar genes.
D
look similar and possess identical secondary metabolites.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Species are defined as groups of interbreeding natural populations that are reproductively isolated from other such groups. The ability to reproduce freely and form seeds is a key criterion for species classification.
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