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The heterozygotes are made homozygotes through:

A

Continuous out breeding

B

Continuous inbreeding

C

continuous mutations

D

Random mutations

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To answer the question "The heterozygotes are made homozygotes through:", we need to analyze the options provided and understand the genetic principles involved. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Heterozygotes and Homozygotes**: - Heterozygotes have two different alleles for a trait (e.g., Aa). - Homozygotes have two identical alleles for a trait (e.g., AA or aa). 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option 1: Continuous Outbreeding**: - Outbreeding involves mating individuals that are not closely related or have different traits. This process does not lead to homozygosity; instead, it maintains or increases heterozygosity. - **Option 2: Continuous Inbreeding**: - Inbreeding involves mating individuals that are closely related or have similar traits. This process can lead to the production of homozygotes from heterozygotes. - **Option 3: Continuous Mutations**: - Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence. They do not directly lead to homozygosity from heterozygosity. - **Option 4: Random Mutations**: - Similar to continuous mutations, random mutations do not facilitate the conversion of heterozygotes to homozygotes. 3. **Conclusion**: - The only viable option that leads to the conversion of heterozygotes to homozygotes is **Option 2: Continuous Inbreeding**. By continuously inbreeding heterozygotes, we can increase the likelihood of producing homozygous offspring. ### Final Answer: The heterozygotes are made homozygotes through **continuous inbreeding**.
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