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WAEC Agricultural Science 2012 Question 48

Question 48

Animal Improvement

On which of the following criteria is pedigree selection in animal improvement based?

  1. A.Performance of the ancestors
  2. B.Characteristics of the sire
  3. C.Performance of the offspring
  4. D.Characteristics of the dam
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Answer: A (Performance of the ancestors)

Explanation

Pedigree selection uses the records of an animal's ancestors; offspring performance is progeny testing.