Which among the following statement is true about outbreeding ?

Outbreeding increases homozygosity. It helps in accumulation of superior genes and elimination of less desirable gene. It helps to overcome inbreeding depression. It is the cause of inbreeding depression.

It helps to overcome inbreeding depression.

Out-crossing: This is the practice of mating of animals within the same breed, but having no common ancestors on either side of their pedigree up to 4-6 generations. A single outcross often helps to overcome inbreeding depression. Inbreeding increases homozygosity and inbreeding depression and helps in accumulation of superior genes and elimination of less desirable gene.