Q.

Select the incorrect statement regarding inbreeding.

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a

Inbreeding helps in elimination of deleterious alleles from the population

b

Inbreeding is necessary to evolve a pureline in any animal

c

Continued inbreeding reduces fertility and leads to inbreeding depression

d

Inbreeding depression can not be overcome by out-crossing

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Inbreeding depression can be overcome by out-crossing. Continued inbreeding, especially close inbreeding, usually reduces fertility and even productivity. This is called inbreeding depression. A single outcross often helps to overcome inbreeding depression.

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