Biotechnology Principles And Processes Question 3
Question: Which one of the following is NOT an advantage of inbreeding?
(1) It decreases the productivity of inbred population, after continuous inbreeding.
(2) It decreases homozygosity.
(3) It exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection.
(4) Elimination of less desirable genes and accumulation of superior genes takes place due to it.
Show Answer
Answer: (1) It decreases the productivity of inbred population, after continuous inbreeding.
Explaination-
Inbreeding can lead to a reduction in genetic diversity, which can result in decreased fitness and productivity over generations due to increased expression of harmful recessive alleles and reduced ability to adapt to changing environments.
