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Which of the following is true for inbreeding ?
Which of the following is true for inbreeding ?
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The correct option is D Both A and C
The
production of offspring by mating animals that are genetically closely related is
called inbreeding. Inbreeding increases homozygosity and hence, increases the chances
of expression of recessive homozygous traits. It often results in the reduction
of biological fitness of a population which is commonly referred to as
inbreeding depression.Hence, the correct answer is 'A and C'.
The
production of offspring by mating animals that are genetically closely related is
called inbreeding. Inbreeding increases homozygosity and hence, increases the chances
of expression of recessive homozygous traits. It often results in the reduction
of biological fitness of a population which is commonly referred to as
inbreeding depression.
Hence, the correct answer is 'A and C'.
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