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The term 'breed' means (a) A group of animals related by descent and similar in most of the characters like general appearance, feature, size and configurations. (b) A group of animals which depend on each other. (c) A group of animals living in a same habitat. (d) A group of animals which can't reproduce with each other.

Name: Problem 11, Chapter 9: Objective Biology for NEET
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Description: The term 'breed' means (a) A group of animals related by descent and similar in most of the characters like general appearance, feature, size and configurations. (b) A group of animals which depend on each other. (c) A group of animals living in a same habitat. (d) A group of animals which can't reproduce with each other.

   The term 'breed' means
(a) A group of animals related by descent and similar in most of the characters like general appearance, feature, size and configurations.
(b) A group of animals which depend on each other.
(c) A group of animals living in a same habitat.
(d) A group of animals which can't reproduce with each other.

Objective Biology for NEET

Rajiv Vijay 2nd Edition

Chapter 9, Problem 11

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11/09/2021

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A breed is a specific group of domestic animals having homogeneous appearance (phenotype), homogeneous behavior, and/or other characteristics that distinguish it from other organisms of the same species. Show more…

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The term 'breed' means (a) A group of animals related by descent and similar in most of the characters like general appearance, feature, size and configurations. (b) A group of animals which depend on each other. (c) A group of animals living in a same habitat. (d) A group of animals which can't reproduce with each other.

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Breed

In animal genetics and husbandry, a breed is defined as a group of animals of the same species that share a common genetic lineage. This means they are related by descent and possess a set of distinctive, inheritable traits that consistently appear in successive generations, such as similar appearance, size, and structure.

Genetic Lineage and Phenotypic Consistency

A crucial aspect of a breed is the inherited genetic traits passed down from parent to offspring. Due to selective breeding practices, these animals exhibit a high level of phenotypic uniformity, meaning that their physical characteristics, such as general appearance and structural features, are consistently similar within the breed.

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