Q164 / 180 · AIIMS 2007 · Zoology

Pure line breed refers to

A
heterozygosity only
B
heterozygosity and linkage
Correct answer
C
homozygosity only
D
homozygosity and self assortment.

Solution

Pure line is true breeding genotypes, a line that has been rendered homozygous for all genes under consideration in successive generations, a line in which homozygous individuals produce only homozygous offspring like parents. Thus, pure line breed refers to homozygosity only.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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