Homozygous purelines in cattle can be obtained by :

mating of related individuals of same breed

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mating of unrelated individuals of same breed

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mating of individuals of different breed

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mating of individuals of different species

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The correct option is A mating of related individuals of same breed
In cattle, homozygous pure lines can be obtained by mating closely related individuals of same breed for 4-6 generations. This method is called inbreeding.

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