Asked by Scotty Thomas on Jul 06, 2024
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Inbreeding within a population is an example of
A) mutations.
B) genetic drift.
C) gene flow.
D) nonrandom mating.
E) natural selection.
Inbreeding
The breeding of closely related individuals, which increases the risk of offspring inheriting genetic defects.
Nonrandom Mating
A mating pattern in which individuals choose partners based on particular traits, leading to non-random distribution of alleles in the population.
- Elucidate the effects of genetic drift, gene flow, and nonrandom mating on the genetics of populations.
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inderjeet singhJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Inbreeding is a form of nonrandom mating, as individuals are more likely to mate with closely related individuals in a small population, leading to a increase in homozygous genotypes and a decrease in genetic diversity.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the effects of genetic drift, gene flow, and nonrandom mating on the genetics of populations.