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Mule is an ex...

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Mule is an example of

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Interspecific hybridisation

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Out-breeding

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Cross-breeding

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Inbreeding

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Solution

The correct option is A
Interspecific hybridisation

Breeding which involves the interbreeding of male and female animals of different species is called interspecific hybridisation.

Mules are interspecific hybrids produced by a cross between male donkey and female horse.

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