Question

Select the correctly matched pair.

• A. Outbreeding: Breeding between related animals
• B. Crossbreeding: Inbreeding between animals of same breed
• C. Outbreeding: Breeding between unrelated animals of the same breed
• D. Inbreeding: Breeding between animals of different breeds

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Outbreeding: Breeding between unrelated animals of the same breed

The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

Outbreeding is the process in which two unrelated animals belonging to the same breed are mated to produce offspring.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option (A):

Breeding between related animals is known as inbreeding.

Option (B):

Crossbreeding is actually the process that involves breeding two animals belonging to two different breeds.

Option (D):

Inbreeding is done between animals that are of the same breed and related to each other.

Final answer: The correctly matched pair is Outbreeding: Breeding between unrelated animals of the same breed.