Q112
The product of cross between cytoplasmic male sterile × cytoplasmic male fertile as
A.
Sterile F1
AnswerB.
Fertile F1
C.
Fertile, sterile in 1 : 1 ratio
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The product of a cross between cytoplasmic male sterile × cytoplasmic male fertile as Sterile F1.Cytoplasmic male sterility is total or partial male sterility in plants as the result of specific nuclear and mitochondrial interactions. Male sterility is the failure of plants to produce functional anthers, pollen, or male gametes.
Despite crossing male sterile with male fertile, the results of the first generation are sterile.