Question

In which of the following types of breeding the superior males of one breed are mated with superior females of another breed?

• A. Out crossing
• B. Cross breeding
• C. Out breeding
• D. In breeding

Answer 1

The correct option is B Cross breeding

Cross breeding is the production of offspring by the mating or breeding of individuals or organisms that are not related genetically. This is the method in which the superior males of a certain breed of the animal is mated with the superior females of another breed of the same animal. This results in the offspring which have the superior qualities of both the breeds. The offspring is called as hybrid vigour which has the superior qualities when compared to both the parent.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.