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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