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A disadvantage of prolonged inbreeding in farm animals it that it leads to

A disadvantage of prolonged inbreeding in farm animals it that it leads to
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  • A Reduced vigour among offspring
  • B Increased vigour among offspring
  • C Production of pure breeds
  • D Production of animals with uniform characteristics
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The genetic diversity or variability is reduced with increase in inbreeding. Prolonged inbreeding leads to Inbreeding depression which is the reduced biological fitness in a given population.

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