Q. Outbreeding is an important strategy of animal husbandry because it :
A) exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection
B) helps in accumulation of superior genes.
C) is useful in producing purelines of animals.
D) is useful in overcoming inbreeding depression
Explanation
[Solution] Outbreeding (out-crossing) restores vigour lost through inbreeding depression. Answer (4).
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