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Standard XII
Biology
Inbreeding
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The technique in which the developing embryo (at definite stage) from a pregnant superior breed is removed and transferred to another female with inferior characters, in whose body further development till birth takes place. Such technique is called as

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Embryo transfer
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Artificial insemination
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Protoplast fusion
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Cloning
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Solution

The correct option is B Embryo transfer
  • Embryo transfer is the technique in which the developing embryo from a pregnant superior breed is removed and transferred to another female with inferior characters for establishing the pregnancy and in whose body further development takes place till birth. It is used in humans as well as animals.

So, the correct answer is 'Embryo transfer'.

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