Question

    Inbreeding or consanguineous mating is mating between individuals related by ………………..

    A Ancestry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Selfing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Crossing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both A and B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Inbreeding or consanguineous mating is mating between individuals related by descent or ancestry. When the individuals are closely related, e.g., in brother-sister mating or sib mating, the degree of inbreeding is high. The highest degree of inbreeding is achieved by selfing.

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