Question

7 what term describes the mating of animals from different breeds? a linebreeding b purebreeding c inbreeding d crossbreeding

Explanation:

• Option A: Linebreeding is a form of inbreeding that involves mating animals within a line of descent, not different breeds.
• Option B: Purebreeding involves mating animals of the same breed to maintain pure traits, not different breeds.
• Option C: Inbreeding is mating closely related animals within the same breed, not different breeds.
• Option D: Crossbreeding is defined as the mating of animals from different breeds, which matches the description in the question.

Answer:

D. Crossbreeding