Question

Differentiate between out-crossing and cross breeding.

Answer 1

Answer:

outcrossing refers to a cross between individuals of same breed of a species that are not closely related , which means they have no common ancestors up to 4–6 generations. cross breeding on the other hand is breeding between two individuals of different species.

Answer 2

The difference between out-crossing and cross breeding is-

1. Out crossing refers to the practice of mating of animal within the same breed but having no common ancestor while, Cross breeding refers to the mating of superior males of one breed with the superior female of another breeding .
2. A single outcross helps to overcome inbreeding depression while, cross breeding is done to combine the desirable qualities of two breeds into one individual.