The first artificial hybrid was made by
A. Mendel
B. Thomas Fairchild
C. Koelreuter
D. Morgan
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The first artificial hybrid was made by Thomas Fairchild.In 1716 - 17 he was the first person to scientifically produce an artificial hybrid, Dianthus Caryophyllus barbatus, known as "Fairchild's Mule", a cross between a Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) and a Carnation pink.
He did this by taking pollen from the Sweet William with a feather and brushing it onto the stigma of the Carnation pink. The cross was made in the summer of 1716, the new plant appearing the next spring.
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A. Khorana and Methaei
B. Flemming and Methaei
C. Holley, Nirenberg and Khorana
D. Holley and Nirenberg
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A. Breeder seed
B. Nucleus seed
C. Foundation seed
D. Certified seed
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A. RNA pol
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D. All of the above
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