Cheetahs have increased birth defects, reproductive defects, and disease due to
A) natural selection.
B) genetic drift.
C) disruptive selection.
D) inbreeding.

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Cheetahs have experienced a population bottleneck in the past, which has led to a decrease in genetic diversity and an increase in inbreeding. Inbreeding increases the likelihood of genetic defects and has resulted in higher rates of birth defects, reproductive defects, and disease in cheetahs.

Cheetahs Have Increased Birth Defects, Reproductive Defects, and Disease Due