Homozygosity:
A)increases when people of similar rather than diverse ancestry mate
B)increases when people of diverse ancestry mate
C)is unaffected by mating patterns
D)is not permitted in the United States

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Homozygosity increases when people of similar rather than diverse ancestry mate because they are more likely to share the same genetic mutations or variants. This can increase the risk of genetic diseases in their offspring.