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:

Dissociative Fugue

A psychological state in which a person loses awareness of their identity or other important autobiographical information and also engages in unexpected travel.

Schizophrenic Disorder

A chronic mental health disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Seligman's Preparedness

The theory suggesting that organisms are evolutionarily predisposed to learn certain types of associations more easily than others, contributing to phobias and fears.

Elevator Phobia

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