Question

what are the characteristic features of true breeding line?

Answer 1

True Breeding Line :- The group of genetically identical homozygous individuals that when intercrossed,produce only offsprings that are identical to their parents. Characteristics:- 1.The line breed true meaning the coming Generation is identical by descent. 2.The true Breeding line when crossed with other true Breeding line homozygous for different pair of genes,we will get the best hybrid line.example:-Commercial Broiler Production in poultry and new highly productive hybrid seeds in Plants ** True Breeding Line** is also characterized for testing whether other Line is also true homozygous or is heterozygous in genetic makeup. Questions regarding BREEDING whether PLANT or ANIMAL BREEDING are most welcome. Hope all will helpful with practical significance.