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Ansc553:Animal Breeding Question Paper

Ansc553:Animal Breeding 

Course:Master In Agricultural&Rural Development

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL & RURAL DEVELOPMENT, DECEMBER, 2013
UNIT TITLE : ANIMAL BREEDING
UNIT CODE : ANSC 553


TIME: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer all questions in Section A and any two in section B

Question One

Compare and contrast marker assisted selection with traditional selection method.

(4 Marks)

Briefly explain genetics drift and show how it occurs

(4 Marks)

Briefly discuss two types of gene action

(6 Marks)

Question Two

List and explain two mating systems

(6 Marks)

All animals of the same species have a constant number of chromosomes but with different physical appearance explain how this is achieved

(6 Marks)

SECTION B

Question Three
Discuss any two named selection method highlighting strengths and weaknesses of each. (15 Marks)

Question Four

Discuss causes of variation in livestock

(8 Marks)

Discuss breeding before and after discovering of mendels work

(7 Marks)

Question Five
Our indigenous chicken population is largely unimproved. Using information learned in this course, design a breeding programme to improve and characterize our local chicken. (15 Marks)






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