Class 12th Biology 2017 Set1 Delhi Board Paper Solution
Question 17
What is inbreeding depression?
Answer
Inbreeding is the crossing of closely related animals within the same breed for 4-6 generations. The continued inbreeding, reduces fertility and even the productivity, this is called inbreeding depression.
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