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Heterosis

Hybrid vigour...

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Hybrid vigour is due to

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Emasculation

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Homozygosity

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Heterozygosity

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Linkage

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Solution

The correct option is C
Heterozygosity

Increased heterozygosity is the underlying factor which causes hybrid vigour. The hybrid is superior to both the parents.

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