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Ansc254:Animal Breeding Question Paper

Ansc254:Animal Breeding 

Course:Agriculture

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIT CODE : ANSC 254
UNIT TITLE : ANIMAL BREEDING
TIME : 2 HOURS




SECTION A: Answer all the questions

Question One

Giving examples differentiate between

Qualitative and quantitative traits.

(4 Marks)

Explain the benefits and problems of the following;

(12 Marks)

Inbreeding
Cross breeding
Random mating
Sexual reproduction

Question Two

Differentiate between family, pedigree and progeny selection.

(6 Marks)

Briefly explain the contributions of mendel to breeding.

(4 Marks)

What are the advantages of modern biotechnology based breeding over traditional breeding methods.

(4 Marks)

SECTION B: Answer any two questions

Question Three
Discuss the positive and negative contributions of breeding to man and the environment. (20 Marks)

Question Four
Discuss the factors that cause variation in livestock. (20 Marks)

Question Five
Discuss the following selection methods; (20 Marks)

Natural selection.
Artificial selection.






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