Question
Distinguish between: Outcrossing and Crossbreeding.
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Answer
| Outcrossing | Crossbreeding |
| 1. Breeding of animals of the same breed but having no common ancestors for 4 to 6 generations is known as outcrossing. | 1. Breeding of superior male of one breed with superior female of another breed is known as crossbreeding. |
| 2. Progeny is known as outeross. | 2. Progeny is known as hybrid. |
| 3. New breeds are not developed by outcrossing. | 3. New breeds or hybrids are formed by crossbreeding. |
| 4. An outcross helps to overcome inbreeding depression. | 4. Hybrids are subjected to inbreeding and new stable breeds are developed by crossbreeding. |
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