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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of inbreeding?

Options

  1. AIt decreases the productivity of inbred population, after continuous inbreeding.
  2. BIt decreases homozygosity.
  3. CIt exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection.
  4. DElimination of less desirable genes and accumulation of superior genes takes place due to it.

Correct answer

A. It decreases the productivity of inbred population, after continuous inbreeding.

Step-by-step solution

Inbreeding refers to the mating of more closely related individuals within the same breed for 4-6 generations. This increases homozygosity. It also helps in accumulation of superior genes and elimination of less desirable genes. Inbreeding exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection. It leads to inbreeding depression.

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