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A few statements are given below, followed by a set of terms in a box. Pick the correct term and write it against the appropriate statement

a. Mating of closely related individuals within the same breed

b. Mating of animals of the same breed but having no common ancestors on either side for 4-6 generations

c. Mating of animals of two different species

d. Breeding of animals belonging to different breeds

(i) Crossbreeding, (ii) Inter-specific hybridization, (iii) Outbreeding, (iv) Outcrossing, (v) Inbreeding

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(a) →Mating of closely related individuals within the same breed is called (v) inbreeding

(b) →Mating of animals of the same breed but having no common ancestors on either side for 4-6 generations is called (iv) Outcrossing

(c) →Mating of animals of two different species is called (ii) Inter-specific hybridization.

(d) →Breeding of animals belonging to different breeds is called (i) Crossbreeding

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