Question

Mule is the result of:

• A. Out-crossing
• B. Cross-breeding
• C. Interspecific hybridization
• D. Out-breeding

Hint:

Interspecific hybridization often results in sterile offspring due to genetic incompatibility.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

A mule is the result of Interspecific hybridization.

(A) Out-crossing - Incorrect: Refers to breeding within the same species but unrelated individuals.

(B) Cross-breeding - Incorrect: Typically denotes breeding different breeds of the same species.

(C) Interspecific hybridization - Correct: Mules result from crossing horse (Equus caballus) and donkey (Equus asinus).

(D) Out-breeding - Incorrect: General term for avoiding inbreeding, not specific to hybrid crosses.

The correct answer is (C) Interspecific hybridization, producing this sterile hybrid of different Equus species.