Intense Inbreeding Is Harmful Because __________

question 9

Multiple Choice

Intense inbreeding is harmful because __________.

• A)the proportion of homozygotes increases
• B)the proportion of deleterious and/or lethal recessive alleles increases
• C)inbreeding depression will be observed
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Thermal Water Pollution

Pollution caused by discharging hot water or industrial effluents into rivers or seas, affecting aquatic life and ecosystems.

Cooling Towers

Structures that remove heat from water or other liquids through the process of evaporation, often used in power plants and industrial facilities.

Ecologically Vulnerable

Refers to ecosystems that are exceptionally sensitive to environmental changes or disturbances.

Organic Compounds

Chemical compounds that contain carbon, and are typically found in living systems, often complex and varied in structure.