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In a debate one of the speakers reported like this.
"Continuous inbreeding leads to inbreeding depression". If so define the following:
(a) Outcross
(b) Cross breeding

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a) Outcrossing is the method in which there is crossing between individuals of different breeds. It is a type of outbreeding resulting in variation among the species.
b) Crossbreeding involves the mating of animals from two breeds having superior quality. This results in the production of an offspring with better traits.

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