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The breeding carried out between animals...

The breeding carried out between animals of different breeds is called

A

out-crossing

B

cross-breeding

C

inbreeding

D

both (a) and (b)

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B
In cross-breeding method, superior males of one breed are mated with superior females of another bread. Cross-breeding allows the desirable qualities of two different breeds to be combined. The progeny hydrid animals may themselves be used for commercial production.
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