Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.
Barring mutation, a pure line is expected to breed true to type.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Barring mutation, I.e., if the mutation is absent or barred and the fusion of gametes is allowed to occur, then a pure line is maintained in the progeny provided that they are true to self I.e., parents are selfed.

So, the given statement is 'True'.