The Living World · Class 11 · CBSE · Science Biology
Which of the following organisms retain their fertility even though they are incapable of sexual reproduction due to being sterile?
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Which of the following organisms retain their fertility even though they are incapable of sexual reproduction due to being sterile?
- A.Mules
- B.Worker bees
- C.Infertile human couples
- D.None of the aboveCorrect answer
Solution
Mules, sterile worker bees, and infertile human couples are all incapable of reproduction and do not possess fertility in the biological sense of producing viable offspring. Therefore, none of them retain fertility.
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