WAEC Agricultural Science 2012 Question 47

Question 47

Animal Improvement

Which of the following statements about cross breeding in farm animals is false?

  1. A.It is a method used to produce new breeds of farm animals
  2. B.The individuals used have all characters in common
  3. C.It is a practice of improving poultry production
  4. D.It can be used to introduce new genes in farm animals
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (The individuals used have all characters in common)

Explanation

Cross breeding mates different breeds, so the parents do not share all their characters.