Question

Which one of the following is the correct statement about the respective animal(s) ?
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• A. Mule is neither a donkey nor a horse
• B. Donkey and horse are two different genuses.
• C. Mule is a separate species
• D. Donkey and horse should be considered one single species because they can successfully mate and produce an offspring

Answer 1

The correct option is A Mule is neither a donkey nor a horse

A species is a group of similar organisms which can interbreed and produce fertile offsprings. A mule is the result of a cross between a male donkey and a female horse. Most mules are sterile. Hence, mule is not a species.