The inbreeding coefficient (F) tells us what about an individual?
A) The probability that they are homozygous due to inheritance from a common ancestor
B) Their genotype
C) The probability of obtaining a certain allele from the gene pool

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The inbreeding coefficient (F) represents the probability that two alleles in an individual will be identical by descent, i.e. inherited from a common ancestor. The coefficient ranges from 0 (no inbreeding) to 1 (complete inbreeding) and provides an estimate of the individual's homozygosity due to their ancestry. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

The Inbreeding Coefficient (F) Tells Us What About an Individual