Register
Inbreeding involves the crossing of organisms that are genetically related to each other. What is a possible disadvantage of inbreeding?
193k views
1 vote
Inbreeding involves the crossing of organisms that are genetically related to each other. What is a possible disadvantage of inbreeding?

User Piyush Malaviya
by
8.1k points

2 Answers

5 votes
Passing on negative mutations. This is seen by Cheetahs having sperm with low fertility. This was caused by nearly all of them dying out, which reduced the gene pool and meant they had to inbreed to avoid extinction.
User Gaurang
by
8.8k points
1 vote
Inbreeding compresses the gene pool, making it more likle for a genetic abbheration to occur.
User Muhammad Hassaan
by
8.2k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

Which of the objects is living or nonliving: Bacteria, virus, moss, you, a lemon seed, the air, bread, lettuce and rocks?
Why aren't all minerals gemstones?
What are three important types of forces
Two methods of active transport
How can paleontologists help us understand the past
Link Copied!