Question

In which method of animal breeding, males and females of different species are mated?

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C Interspecific hybridisation

Animal breeding
Animal breeding is the practice of producing improved breeds of domesticated animals through selective mating.

Interspecific hybridisation
Interspecific hybridisation is the practice of mating male and female animals of two different species. The progeny obtained from such a mating are usually different from both the parental species. Example is a mule.

Final answer
d. Interspecific hybridisation.