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In animal husbandry, selective breeding is used for______________

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Grazing

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Research

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C

Increased population

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Decreased population

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Solution

The correct option is B Research
Animal husbandry can be defined ad to the practice of selectively breeding and raising livestock to promote desirable traits in animals for utility, sport, pleasure, or research.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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