NEET Biology question

Not in NEET syllabus

Select the correct pair of differences between pureline selection and mass selection.

(A)Pureline selection – Used in both self and cross pollinated species, Mass selection – Used only in self-pollinated species
(B)Pureline selection – Genetic variation is absent, Mass selection – Genetic variation is presentCorrect
(C)Pureline selection – Variety has wide adaptation, Mass selection – Variety has narrow adaptation
(D)Pureline selection – Produce of variety is less uniform, Mass selection – Produce of variety is highly uniform

Answer: (B)

Solution

Pureline selection, used in self-pollinated species, lacks genetic variation and gives a highly uniform, narrowly adapted produce,

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