Question

The mating system used to combine good qualities of two breeds is called as:

• A. Line breeding
• B. Close breeding
• C. Out crossing
• D. Cross breeding

Hint:

Think 'cross' as in 'across different breeds'. Cross-breeding aims to get the best of both worlds from two distinct breeds.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Cross-breeding involves mating animals of two distinct, recognized breeds. The main objective is to create offspring inheriting favorable characteristics from both parents, an effect termed breed complementarity or heterosis (hybrid vigor).