Homozygous purelines in cattle can be obtained by :
A
mating of related individuals of same breed
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B
mating of unrelated individuals of same breed
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C
mating of individuals of different breed
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D
mating of individuals of different species
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Solution
The correct option is A mating of related individuals of same breed In cattle, homozygous pure lines can be obtained by mating closely related individuals of same breed for 4-6 generations. This method is called inbreeding.