Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:I. Crosses between different breeds are called out-breeding.II. The practice of mating of animals within the same breed, but having no common ancestors on either side of their pedigree up to 4-6 generations, is known as Cross-breeding.III. The method in which superior males of one breed are mated with superior females of another breed is known as Out-crossing.Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

  1. Only I

  2. Only II

  3. Only III

  4. Both I and II

  5. Both I and III
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer choice as statements II and III are incorrect.The correct statements are :II. The practice of mating of animals within the same breed, but having no common ancestors on either side of their pedigree up to 4-6 generations, is known as Out-crossing.III. The method in which superior males of one breed are mated with superior females of another breed is known as Cross-breeding.

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