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Which one of the following is NOT an advantage of inbreeding?
Explanation
Continued inbreeding reduces fertility and productivity (inbreeding depression), which is a disadvantage.
Detailed Solution
The selection of desirable genes at each step increases the productivity of inbred population. However, continued inbreeding, especially close inbreeding, usually reduces fertility and even productivity. Hence referred as inbreeding depression.
