Mating between distantly related individuals is known as________________?
Correct answer: B. Out breeding
- A. Inbreeding
- B. Out breeding
- C. Amphimixis
- D. All the above
Explanation
Mating between genetically or geographically distant individuals is called outbreeding, which introduces variation and generally increases heterozygosity. Inbreeding involves closely related individuals, while amphimixis refers to the fusion of male and female gametes.
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