Question

Which is true about inbreeding?

• A. It is necessary if we want to evolve a pureline in any animal
• B. It exposes harmful recessive genes
• C. It increases homozygosity
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Inbreeding is necessary if we want to evolve a pureline in any animal. It helps in accumulation of homozygosity. But at the same time, inbreeding also exposes harmful recessive genes.