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Concept of combining ability as measure of gene action was first proposed by___________________?

Correct answer: A. Sprague and Tatum (1942)

  • A. Sprague and Tatum (1942)
  • B. Cavalli (1952)
  • C. Mather (1956)
  • D. Wright (1951)

Explanation

Sprague and Tatum introduced combining ability analysis in 1942, separating general combining ability from specific combining ability. These components help distinguish mainly additive from non-additive gene action.

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