Chapter 27, Problem 23CONQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The effect of inbreeding on allele frequenciesand genotypic frequencies. Also, determine the consequences on the human population with respect to rare recessive diseases.

Introduction:

Inbreeding refers to the mating between genetically related individuals and production of offspring. It plays a key role in the production of agricultural breeds with desirable character. It is used to establish pure lines. However, it leads to the reduction in genetic diversity.