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Question
Which one of the following is NOT an advantage of inbreeding?
Options
It exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection.
Elimination of less desirable genes and accumulation of superior genes takes place due to it.
It decreases the productivity of inbred population, after continuous inbreeding.
It decreases homozygosity.
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Solution
It decreases the productivity of inbred population, after continuous inbreeding.
Explanation:
Inbreeding typically causes a drop in genetic diversity, which can lower a population's overall fitness and productivity over time. On the positive side, it helps expose harmful recessive genes for removal and eliminates less desirable traits. However, while it can consolidate beneficial traits, a major downside is the eventual decline in productivity, often referred to as inbreeding depression.
