Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to inbreeding?

  • A
    Inbreeding increases homozygosity.
  • B
    Inbreeding exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection.
  • C
    Inbreeding helps in accumulation of deleterious alleles and elimination of desirable alleles.
  • D
    Inbreeding helps in developing a pure-line in animals.

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