Gujarati
Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
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Inbreeding depression is

A

Reduced fertility and productivity due to continued close inbreeding

B

Reduced motility and immunity due to close inbreeding

C

Decreased productivity due to mating of superior male and inferior female

D

Decrease in body mass of progeny due to continued close inbreeding

(NEET-2020)

Solution

Option (1) is the correct answer as continued inbreeding especially close inbreeding, usually reduces fertility and even productivity.

Outcrossing can help overcome inbreeding depression.

Standard 12
Biology

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