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Agriculture · Q453

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 453

Q453

Mating of related individual with 4-6 generation is known as

A.
Inbreeding
Answer
B.
Line breeding
C.
Close breeding
D.
Out crossing

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Mating of related individuals with 4-6 generations is known as Inbreeding.
Inbreeding is the production of offspring from the mating or breeding of individuals or organisms that are closely related genetically.
Inbreeding results in homozygosity, which can increase the chances of offspring being affected by recessive traits.