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What is meant by ‘hidden hunger’?

Hidden hunger means the deficiency of certain nutrients in the body in which no specific symptoms are seen.

Hidden hunger occurs when the food do not have required amount of nutrient and hence there is a deficiency of micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. In hidden hunger the person suffering may not be even aware of it.


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A few statements are given below followed by a set of terms in a box. Pick the correct term and write it against the appropriate statement

a. Mating of closely related individuals within the same breed


b. Mating of animals of same breed but having no common ancestors on either side for 4-6 generations


c. Mating of animals of two different species


d. Breeding of animals belonging to different breeds


(i) Cross breeding, (ii) Inter-specific hybridization, (iii) Out breeding, (iv) Out crossing, (v) Inbreeding


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Why are plants obtained by protoplast culture called somatic hybrids?

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What is protoplast fusion?