Differentiate between inbreeding and outbreeding.

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$(1)$ Inbreeding refers to the mating of more closely related individuals within the same breed for $4-6$ generations.$(1)$ Outbreeding refers to the mating of unrelated individuals,either within the same breed or between different breeds/species.
$(2)$ Inbreeding increases homozygosity.$(2)$ Outbreeding increases heterozygosity.
$(3)$ Inbreeding is useful to evolve a pure line in any animal.$(3)$ Outbreeding is useful to produce offspring with desired characteristics or to overcome inbreeding depression.
$(4)$ Continuous inbreeding usually results in inbreeding depression.$(4)$ Outbreeding helps in eliminating inbreeding depression and restoring fertility and yield.

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