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Identify the INCORRECT definition regarding animal breeding.
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Solution:
Inbreeding refers to the mating of more closely related individuals within the same breed for 4 to 6 generations.
Outbreeding is the breeding of unrelated animals, which may be between individuals of the same breed but having no common ancestors for 4 to 6 generations (out-crossing), between different breeds (cross-breeding), or between different species (interspecific hybridisation).
Outcrossing is the practice of mating animals within the same breed, but having no common ancestors on either side of their pedigree up to 4 to 6 generations.
Cross-breeding refers to the crossing of superior males of one breed with superior females of another breed.
Interspecific hybridisation is the mating of male and female animals of two different but related species.
Therefore, the definition of outcrossing given in the options is incorrect, as it actually describes cross-breeding.
Answer: Outcrossing - crossing of superior male of one breed with superior female of another breed.
