Question

As a particular definition of species, one can say that they are group of organisms characterized by all of the following except they
A. Do not normally interbreed with other species in nature
B. Can be distinguished from other species
C. Are incapable of hybridization with other species
D. Remain relatively constant

Answer 1

Hint: Species are defined as a group of individuals with alike characteristics, where they can interbreed to afford fertile offspring. species is the basic point of classification in hierarchical taxonomy systems. Important concepts of species are typological species concept, nominalistic species concept, biological species concept.

Complete Answer:
- A species is a group of alike organisms sharing a common gene pool, interbreeding freely, making fertile offspring. Species take place in the form of many interbreeding groups called populations.
- A species does not interbreed with species naturally, interbreeding of the organisms of the same species makes fertile offspring. If horse and donkey are interbreeding with each other, giving birth mules.
- Mules cannot reproduce, because donkey and horse are not the same species, while horse and donkey are close enough to interbreed, their offspring are infected. They remain solitary and can be distinguished from one another in specific characteristics.

Thus, the option C is correct.

Note: Types of species are taxonomic species, micro species, biological species, evolutionary species, successional species. Hybridization is when two good species fail to interbreed. If the isolation breaks down, the two good species interbreed and produce fertile hybrids. Species word came from Latin, it means for kind or appearance.