Mating between relatives is called which of the following?
Correct answer: A. Inbreeding
- A. Inbreeding
- B. Ex breeding
- C. Breeding
- D. Outbreeding
Explanation
The correct answer is Inbreeding. Inbreeding is the mating between relatives, which can lead to a higher probability of offspring inheriting two copies of a recessive gene, potentially leading to genetic disorders. Option A is correct because it accurately describes this process. Option B is incorrect because it refers to an undefined term. Option C is too general and does not specify the type of mating. Option D is incorrect because it describes mating between unrelated individuals, which is the opposite of inbreeding.
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