Cross-mating may occur between two different species but the resulting offspring survive poorly and are sterile. Why is this particularly important to endangered species that cross-mate?
a. This can lead to extinction of particular species.
b. The resulting hybrids are the basis for a new species.
c. Hybrids increase the reproductive capacity of the endangered species.
d. This will lead to genetic divergence in the population.
e. This can lead to an increase in numbers of the endangered species.
Ans: a. This can lead to extinction of particular species.
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