Which of the following is a disadvantage for creating inbred animal lines? 1.Increased genetic purity
2)Increased inbreeding depression
3)Increased rate of expression of harmful recessive alleles
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 1 and 2
E) 2 and 3

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Creating inbred animal lines increases genetic purity by reducing the genetic variation, but it also increases the rate of expression of harmful recessive alleles, which can lead to inbreeding depression (reduced fitness or viability). Therefore, option 1 is not a disadvantage, but options 2 and 3 are. Thus, the correct choice is E, which includes options 2 and 3.

Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage for Creating Inbred