Outbreeding is an important strategy of animal husbandry because it :
- helps in accumulation of superior genes.
- is useful in overcoming inbreeding depression.
- is useful in producing purelines of animals.
- exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection.
Answer
(2) is useful in overcoming inbreeding depression.
Solution
Accumulation of superior genes, development of purelines and exposure of harmful recessive genes (eliminated by selection) are advantages of inbreeding.
As per NCERT, a single outcross (a type of outbreeding) often helps to overcome inbreeding depression.
Answer: (2)