A few statements are given below followed by a set of terms in a box. Pick the correct term and write it against the appropriate statement
a. Mating of closely related individuals within the same breed

b. Mating of animals of the same breed but having no common ancestors on either side for 4-6 generations

c. Mating of animals of two different species

d. Breeding of animals belonging to different breeds

(i) Crossbreeding, (ii) Inter-specific hybridization, (iii) Outbreeding, (iv) Outcrossing, (v) Inbreeding
A few statements are given below followed by a set of terms in a box. Pick the correct term and write it against the appropriate statement
a. Mating of closely related individuals within the same breed

b. Mating of animals of the same breed but having no common ancestors on either side for 4-6 generations

c. Mating of animals of two different species

d. Breeding of animals belonging to different breeds

(i) Crossbreeding, (ii) Inter-specific hybridization, (iii) Outbreeding, (iv) Outcrossing, (v) Inbreeding

Solution:

a) Mating of closely related individuals within the same breed – v) inbreeding

b) Mating of animals of the same breed but with no common ancestors on either side for at least 4-6 generations – iv) outcrossing

c) Mating of animals of two distinct species – ii) interspecific hybridization

d) Animals of several breeds being bred together – I cross breeding