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Standard XII
Biology
Inbreeding
What is inbre...
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What is inbreeding depression?

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Inbreeding depression is the reduced biological fitness in a given population as a result of inbreeding, or breeding of related individuals. Here fitness refers to fitness for both for survival and reproduction.

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