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.