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BiologyStrategies for Enhancement in Food ProductionAnimal BreedingMedium2 minPYQ_2026
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Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding inbreeding?

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

Inbreeding refers to the mating of more closely related individuals within the same breed for 4-6 generations. It does not involve breeding of animals of two related species having no common ancestors.

Inbreeding increases homozygosity, which helps in developing pure lines of animals.

It exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection.

It also helps in the accumulation of superior genes and elimination of less desirable genes.

Answer: It involves breeding of animals of two related species having no common ancestors.

Stream:MHT_CET_MEDICALSubject:BiologyTopic:Strategies for Enhancement in Food ProductionSubtopic:Animal Breeding
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