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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