Highest uniformity is present in
A. Three way cross
B. Multiple cross
C. Single cross
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The highest uniformity is present in a Single cross.The single cross is a first-generation hybrid between two selected and usually inbred lines. The highest uniformity is present in a single cross because a single cross involves a cross hybrid of the first generation between two inbred lines.
Single cross hybrids are based on two parental inbred lines whereas three-way crosses first require the production of a single cross hybrid followed by its use as a female parent crossed to a male inbred line.
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