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If we had a population of 100 cockroaches and 100 cheetahs, would they suffer equally from inbreeding depression? Why or why not?

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No, the cockroaches and cheetahs would not suffer equally from inbreeding depression because they are different species and are unlikely to mate.

Step-by-step explanation:

No, the cockroaches and cheetahs would not suffer equally from inbreeding depression. Inbreeding depression occurs when closely related individuals mate and produce offspring that are less fit than offspring from unrelated individuals. Since the cockroaches and cheetahs are different species, they are unlikely to mate and produce hybrid offspring. Therefore, inbreeding depression would not be a concern for these two populations.

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