Select the incorrect statement.
A
Inbreeding is essential to evolve pure lines in any animal
B
Inbreeding selects harmful recessive genes that reduce fertility and productivity
C
Inbreeding helps in accumulation of superior genes and elimination of undesirable genes
D
Inbreeding increases homozygosity
Correct option is C. Inbreeding selects harmful recessive genes that reduce fertility and productivity
Inbreeding exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection. It also helps in the accumulation of superior genes. However, close and continues inbreeding usually reduces fertility and even productivity.
So, the correct answer is 'Inbreeding selects harmful recessive genes that reduce fertility and productivity'.