Q. Select the incorrect statement :
A) Inbreeding increases homozygosity
B) Inbreeding is essential to evolve purelines in any animal
C) Inbreeding selects harmful recessive genes that reduce fertility and productivity
D) Inbreeding helps in accumulation of superior genes elimination of undesirable genes
Explanation
[Solution] Inbreeding exposes harmful recessive genes so they can be eliminated by selection; it does not select for them. Answer (3).
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