Which statement is characteristic of inbreeding?
A) It results when individuals in a large population mate with another large population.
B) It can result in a decrease in a defective gene within a population.
C) It occurs rarely in small or isolated populations.
D) It affects the survival rate and genetic diversity of a population.

Question

Which statement is characteristic of inbreeding? 
A) It results when individuals in a large population mate with another large population. 
B) It can result in a decrease in a defective gene within a population. 
C) It occurs rarely in small or isolated populations. 
D) It affects the survival rate and genetic diversity of a population.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Inbreeding can lead to a decrease in genetic diversity and an increase in homozygosity, which can affect the survival rate of a population. It typically occurs in small or isolated populations.

Which Statement Is Characteristic of Inbreeding