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Which of the following factors renders a species more susceptible to disease and infertility? a. large genetic diversity b. inbreeding c. crossbreeding d. recessive traits

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The answer is B inbreeding
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The correct answer is B. inbreeding.
When a member of a particular species mates with another member from the same species, there is a high probability that there will be something wrong with their offspring. This is one of the reasons why this is frowned upon, especially in human societies.
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