Multiple choice

Continued inbreeding, especially close inbreeding, usually reduces fertility and even productivity. This is called __________.

  1. Homozygosity

  2. Inbreeding depression

  3. Pureline

  4. Improved breed

  5. Heterozygosity

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Continued inbreeding, especially close inbreeding, usually reduces fertility and even productivity. This is called inbreeding depression.