Q190 / 200 · NEET 2023 (All India) · Zoology

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of inbreeding?

  • Correct answer
    A
    It decreases the productivity of inbred population, after continuous inbreeding.
  • B
    It decreases homozygosity.
  • C
    It exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection.
  • D
    Elimination of less desirable genes and accumulation of superior genes takes place due to it.

Solution

Inbreeding refers to the mating of more closely related individuals within the same breed for 4-6 generations.

  • This increases homozygosity.
  • It also helps in accumulation of superior genes and elimination of less desirable genes.
  • Inbreeding exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection.
  • It leads to inbreeding depression.

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

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