Question

Two plants can be conclusively said to belong to the same species if they

• A. Can reproduce freely with each other and form seeds
• B. Have more than 90 percent similar genes
• C. Have same number of chromosomes
• D. Look similar and possess identical secondary metabolites

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Two organisms are said to belong to same species if they can interbreed among themselves to produce fertile offspring. In the case of plants, seeds represent the embryonic structure of the plant which later develops into offspring.

So, the correct option is 'Can reproduce freely with each other and form seeds'.