Question

Biological principles as applied to animal husbandry and food production. Which of the following techniques is going to play a pivotal role in further enhancing food production?

• A. Embryo transfer technique
• B. Both A and B
• C. None of the above
• D. Tissue culture technique

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both A and B

Animal husbandry
Animal husbandry deals with the caring and breeding of livestock like buffaloes, pigs, horses, sheeps etc.

Tissue culture technique
Tissue culture technique is culturing plant or animal tissues on a nutrient medium in sterile conditions to produce a whole organism.

Embryo transfer technique
Embryo transfer technique is the transfer of embryos into the uterus of a female for healthy pregnancy. This technique is known as in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and used in cattles for reproduction to get the desired traits in them.

Techniques increase food production
Both tissue culture and embryo transfer technique play a pivotal role in enhancing food production as these techniques produce a new hybrid variety with desirable characteristics in a short period of time. It has increased the production and quality of milk, meat, egg, honey and wool.
Correct option (c).