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Strategies for Enhancement in Food Reproduction — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYStrategies for Enhancement in Food Reproduction2 Marks
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Differentiate between inbreeding and heterosis. What is inbreeding depression?
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Answer

Inbreeding Heterosis
The cross between two individuals of a species that are related by descent is called inbreeding. The cross between two unrelated individuals or species or genus may develop an improved hybrid called heterosis.
The loss of vigour/ fertility and productivity due to continuous inbreeding especially close inbreeding is called inbreeding depression.

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