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Homozygous pure lines in cattle can be obtained by?

Correct answer: D. Mating of related individuals of same breed.

  • A. Mating of unrelated individuals of same breed.
  • B. Mating of individuals of different breed
  • C. Mating of individuals of different species.
  • D. Mating of related individuals of same breed.

Explanation

When breeding is between animals of the same breed for 4­-6 generation, it is called inbreeding. Inbreeding, as a rule, increases homozygosity. Thus, inbreeding is necessary if we want to obtain a pure line in any animal.

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