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    Question

    Consider the following statements in reference to cross

    pollinated crops. A. Inbred lines based single cross hybrid is homozygous and homogeneous. B. Inbred lines based single cross hybrid is heterozygous and homogeneous C. Composites are heterozygous and heterogeneous D. General combining ability (GCA) of the component lines are tested in composite variety development. E. General combining ability of the component lines are tested for development of synthetic cultivar  Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
    A A, C and D only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A, D and E only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C B, C and E only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A, E and E only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Inbred lines based single cross hybrid is heterozygous and homogeneous.  Composites are heterozygous and heterogeneous General combining ability of the component lines are tested for development of synthetic cultivar. 

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