The process of crossing two pure lines of plants of the same species is called
Question
The process of crossing two pure lines of plants of the same species is called
Options
A)
selection
B)
genotype improvement
C)
hybridization
D)
inbreeding
The correct answer is D.
Explanation:
Inbreeding is the production of offspring from the mating or breeding of individuals or organisms that are closely related genetically.
It is the mating of individuals or organisms that are closely related through common ancestry, as opposed to outbreeding, which is the mating of unrelated organisms. Inbreeding is useful in the retention of desirable characteristics or the elimination of undesirable ones, but it often results in decreased vigour, size, and fertility of the offspring because of the combined effect of harmful genes that were recessive in both parents.
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Inbreeding is the production of offspring from the mating or breeding of individuals or organisms that are closely related genetically.
It is the mating of individuals or organisms that are closely related through common ancestry, as opposed to outbreeding, which is the mating of unrelated organisms. Inbreeding is useful in the retention of desirable characteristics or the elimination of undesirable ones, but it often results in decreased vigour, size, and fertility of the offspring because of the combined effect of harmful genes that were recessive in both parents.