Question

Answer in 200 to 250 words:
What is inbreeding? Mention the significance of inbreeding.

Answer 1

Inbreeding is the production of offspring from the breeding of organisms that are related genetically. The significance of inbreeding are-

• It increases the frequency of pairing of similar genes.
  
• It enables the breeder to find out and eliminate harmful recessive genes within the population.
  
• It is also essential in the development of distinct family lines.
  
• This technique is used to maintain genetic relationship by breeders animals such as cows with excellent genes.