GENETICS, ANIMAL BREEDING & REPRODUCTION

Question 1

(Genetic terms, the role of G+E on the P expression,
gene action, the mechanics of inheritance, the Mendelian
inheritance, genes in population)

Answer 1

Genetics

Question 2

(Objectives of animal breeding, systems of
breeding, inbreeding and crossbreeding)

Answer 2

Animal Breeding

Question 3

(Reproduction and rate of genetic improvement,
animal reproductive biotechnologies)

Answer 3

Reproduction

Question 4

The application of the principles
of animal genetics with the goal
of improvement of animals.

Answer 4

Animal Breeding

Question 5

The study of genetic differences
among animals that aims to
improve the quantity, efficiency,
quality, and aesthetic value of
farm animals & their products.

Answer 5

Animal Breeding

Question 6

The purposeful manipulation of the genetic
constitution of animals, which determines
the expression of their inherent
characteristics resulting to desired genetic
improvement.

Answer 6

Animal Breeding

Question 7

A science that incorporates genetics,
reproductive physiology, statistics,
computer science and animal husbandry in
a highly interactive fashion to maximize
genetic improvement.

Answer 7

Animal Breeding

Question 8

He’s authored the classic book “Animal
Breeding Plans,”

Answer 8

Jay Laurence Lush(January 3, 1896 – May 22, 1982)

Question 9

“Father of Modern
Scientific Animal
Breeding and Genetics

Answer 9

Jay Laurence Lush

Question 10

An agriculturist who revolutionized sheep and
cattle breeding in England by methodical
selection, inbreeding, and culling

Answer 10

Robert Bakewell

Question 11

§ Made his farm famous as a model of
scientific management, and many of his
methods are still commonly practiced today. § Founder of the first standardized breeds.

Answer 11

Robert Bakewell