Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  • A
    Inbreeding exposes harmful recessive genes.
  • B
    Continued close inbreeding reduces fertility and productivity.
  • C
    Inbreeding refers to the breeding between animals that have no common ancestors for $4-6$ generations.
  • D
    Inbreeding helps in the development of pure lines.

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