Question

Breeding between unrelated animals of different species is called

• A. Intraspecific breeding
• B. Interspecific breeding
• C. Intergeneric breeding
• D. Crossbreeding

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Interspecific breeding

The correct option is B.

Explanation of correct option:

Option (B):

1. Interspecific breeding can be described as when animals from two different species are bred to make a completely new animal.
2. Liger is a very prominent example of the technique.
3. The male parent is the lion and the female one is a tiger that produced a liger.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option (A):

1. Intraspecific breeding happens between two animals belonging to the same species.

Option (C):

1. Intergeneric breeding happens when two animals belonging to the same genus are bred together.

Option (D):

1. Crossbreeding happens when two different breeds are mated to get offspring.

Final answer:

Breeding between unrelated animals of different species is called Interspecific breeding.