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2. What is the definition of line breeding?

  • Mating 2 different species of animal.
  • Mating 2 animals from different breeds.
  • Mating 2 animals closely related in a breed.
  • Mating 2 animals from closely related species.

3. What is selective breeding?

  • When a female with desirable characteristics is bred with a normal male.
  • When a male and female animal with desirable characteristics are bred together
  • When two normal animals of the same species are bred together.
  • When a male with desirable characteristics is bred with a normal female.

4. Why might selective breeding be used?

  • Angry Temperament.
  • Poor meat-conversion ratio.
  • Strong muscles.
  • Deformity.

5. What is the definition of cross breeding?

  • Mating different species.
  • Mating different breeds.
  • Putting a cross on a breed.
  • Mating the same breed.

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