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A disadvantage of prolonged inbreeding in farm animals it that it leads to

A disadvantage of prolonged inbreeding in farm animals it that it leads to

  • A.
    reduced vigour among offspring
  • B.
    increased vigour among offspring
  • C.
    production of pure breeds
  • D.
    production of animals with uniform characteristics
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

The genetic diversity or variability is reduced with increase in inbreeding. Prolonged inbreeding leads to Inbreeding depression which is the reduced biological fitness in a given population.