Question

N some instances, humans breed animals that are close relatives to produce desired traits.

This is called
A) cloning.
B) inbreeding.
C) random mating.
D) artificial selection.

Answer 1

Ans. B). Interbreeding.

The process that involves production of animals with desired traits from the mating between members of closely related organisms, is known as inbreeding.

Inbreeding is very common in cattle farming as it provides farmers the best possible livestock as inbred cattle show all desired and advantageous traits, such as high milk production.

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).