Question

What is the difference between outbreeding and outcrossing?

Answer 1

Animal breeding:

1. It is the practice of marrying animals with desirable genes in order to preserve or improve the characteristic of future generations.
2. This method is mostly utilized in animals to increase meat, milk, and egg supply.
3. The most common methods of breeding are outbreeding, outcrossing, and crossbreeding.

Difference between outbreeding and outcrossing:

Outbreeding	Outcrossing
1. It is done between unrelated animals, which might be individuals of the same breed with no shared ancestors, individuals of a different breed, or individuals of other species.	1. It is performed between unrelated members of the same breed who have no common ancestors for several generations.
2. It aids in boosting genetic diversity within a population.	2. It contributes to increased genetic diversity.
3. Greater adaptability to environmental circumstances and a greater survival rate	3. People are more resistant to sickness or genetic disorders.