NEET Solved Paper 2019 Question 33
Question: Select the incorrect statement. [NEET 5-5-2019]
Options:
A) Inbreeding selects harmful recessive genes that reduce fertility and productivity.
B) Inbreeding helps in accumulation of superior genes and elimination of undesirable genes.
C) Inbreeding increases homozygosity.
D) Inbreeding is essential to evolve purelines in any animal.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- While inbreeding can lead to the expression of harmful recessive genes due to increased homozygosity, it does not “select” these genes. Instead, it increases the likelihood that these genes will be expressed if they are present in the gene pool. The other statements correctly describe the effects and purposes of inbreeding.
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