Senior 4-H Rabbit Practice Exam

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What is line breeding in the context of rabbits?

Breeding lines of rabbits for specific colors

Breeding rabbits to form a line

Breeding 2 rabbits with common ancestors

Line breeding in the context of rabbits refers to the practice of breeding two rabbits that have common ancestors. This is different from breeding for specific colors or simply breeding rabbits to form a line without considering their genetics. Line breeding can help maintain desirable traits in a specific rabbit breed, but it also increases the risk of inheriting genetic health issues. Breeding rabbits in straight lines is not a commonly used term and is not a correct definition of line breeding.

The practice of breeding rabbits in straight lines