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What is inbreeding depression? - Biology

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What is inbreeding depression?

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Inbreeding depression is the reduced fertility and productivity caused by continued mating of closely related individuals within the same breed over several generations. It increases homozygosity but reduces overall fitness in the population.

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Chapter 11: Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production - HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS QUESTIONS (HOTS) [Page 486]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 11 Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS QUESTIONS (HOTS) | Q 10. (i) | Page 486
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