10 Questions
What is the term used to describe the science of improving the genetics of animals through selective breeding?
Animal Improvement
Which genetic process involves the mating of animals that are more closely related than the average of the population?
Inbreeding
What is the term for a measure of the proportion of total genetic variability that is due to genetic differences among individuals within a population?
Heritability
Which breeding method involves selecting animals based on a specific trait without considering the overall performance of the individual?
Mass Selection
What is the term for the breeding method that involves crossing two animals with different purebred backgrounds?
Crossbreeding
What is the term for the mating of individuals within the same family line?
Inbreeding
Which genetic factor refers to the proportion of total genetic variability that is due to differences among breeds?
Breed variability
What is the term for the phenomenon where the performance of crossbred offspring is superior to that of the average of the parent breeds?
Hybrid vigor
Which breeding method involves mating individuals with no known common ancestors within a specified number of generations?
Outcrossing
What is the term for a measure of the proportion of total genetic variability that can be passed on to offspring?
Heritability
Study Notes
Author and Book Title
- The book "Principles of Animal Breeding and Genetics" is written by Marlon A. Jimenez, a professor.
- The book is about the principles of animal breeding and genetics.
Test your knowledge on the terminology related to animal breeding and genetics. Identify terms such as selective breeding, inbreeding, heritability, and trait selection methods.
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