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Assertion Mule fails to produce functional gametes
Reason Mule shows hybrid sterility

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D

Assertion is false, but reason is true

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The correct Answer is:
A
In hybrid sterility, hybrids fail to produce functional gametes. For example, The mule (2n = 63) results from the cross between the horse (Equus i.e 2n = 60) and the ass (Equus hemious, i.e. 2n = 66)
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