Horse Breeds

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What defines a breed of horses?

A group of horses with a specific color
A group of horses with a common origin (correct)
A group of horses with a specific size
A group of horses with a specific age

What is a key characteristic of a breed?

A specific breed association
A unique coat pattern
Certain distinguishable characteristics (correct)
A specific breed name

What happens to the characteristics of a breed when passed to the offspring?

They are lost
They are modified
They are reversed
They are transmitted (correct)

What makes a breed different from other breeds?

The breed's characteristics (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a breed's characteristics being transmitted to the offspring?

The offspring possess the parents' characteristics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why a breed of horses is distinct from others?

As a result of the characteristics being transmitted to the offspring (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a fundamental aspect of a breed's characteristics?

Their ability to pass on characteristics to their offspring (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of a breed's characteristics being passed down to their offspring?

The offspring will possess the same characteristics as their parents (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do the characteristics of a breed affect its relationship with other breeds?

They distinguish the breed from other breeds (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying principle behind the concept of a breed?

The transmission of characteristics from one generation to the next (D) Signup and view all the answers

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A breed is defined as a group of horses with a common origin and possessing certain distinguishable characteristics that are transmitted to the offspring, such that the offspring possess the parents’ characteristics. These characteristics make a breed different from other breeds.