The technique in which a desirable phenotypic traits is produced in the following generation is called:

Environmental selection

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Natural selection

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Artificial selection

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Protective selection

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The correct option is C Artificial selection
The technique in which plant or animal breeding is done for the production of desirable phenotypic traits in the following generation is called as artificial selection. In this, two animals with superior traits are selected and allowed to breed. Hence, this method is also called selective breeding by using this technique, improved race of selected animals can be obtained.

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Which among the following statements is/are correct with respect to the law of dominance?

A. Each character is controlled by pair of discrete units called factors.

B. In a dissimilar pair of factors one is dominant and the other is recessive.

C. It explains the expression of one trait in $F_{1}$ and both traits in $F_{2}$ generation.

D. Explains the proportion of phenotypes, 3:1 obtained in $F_{2}$ generation.

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