Which of the following is a type of non-random mating?
A) Consanguinous mating
B) Assortative mating
C) Discoursive mating
D) Consanguinous mating and assortative mating
E) Assortative mating and discoursive mating

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Consanguinous mating (mating between individuals who are closely related) and assortative mating (mating based on phenotypic similarities or differences) are both types of non-random mating. They involve specific selection criteria, unlike random mating where mates are chosen regardless of genetic relationship or phenotypic similarities.

Which of the Following Is a Type of Non-Random Mating