LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

GENETICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The offspring that result from cross breeding are called?
A
phenotype
B
genotype
C
hybrid
D
gene
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In biology, a hybrid is the offspring resulting from combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds, varieties, species or genera through sexual reproduction.

Detailed explanation-2: -hybrid: offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.

Detailed explanation-3: -Although crossbreeding does result in producing better offspring and expanding the genetic pool, cautionary measures should still be upheld. An irresponsible crossbreeding may also produce animals of inferior quality and could weaken purebred gene pool. Crossbreeding is sometimes used synonymously with hybridization.

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