Practice mode Plant Breeding and Genetics

In a cross-pollinated species, what is a true-breeding line produced by continuous inbreeding called?

Correct answer C. Inbred

Explanation

Repeated selfing of a cross-pollinated plant over several generations makes it nearly homozygous, producing an inbred line. Inbreds are crossed to produce hybrids.

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