Question

Mule is an example of

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

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Interspecific Hybridization

Hybridization is the crossing between two animals of different species to produce a new variety called hybrid. The crossing between two different species of the same genus is called interspecific crossbreeding. Horse and donkey belong to the same genus Equus. A mule is obtained by a cross between a male donkey and female horse. Thus, the correct answer is option B.