Question

What are two types of genetic load in the population?

Answer 1

Genetic load:

1. The reduction in the mean fitness of the population.
2. The genetic load in the population is caused by mutations and some environmental conditions.

Types of genetic load in the population:

1. Mutational genetic load: The genetic load is caused by repeated mutations in a population.
2. Substituted genetic load: The genetic load is caused by environmental conditions.