Each Breed of Dog Is Known to Be Susceptible to Certain

question 44

Multiple Choice

Each breed of dog is known to be susceptible to certain illnesses, such as heart problems, eye disorders, or thyroid problems. Why do dog breeders often go to great lengths to breed a dog that's unrelated to a dog they want to breed?

• A) Individuals closely related are more likely to have the same deleterious genes.
• B) Individuals closely related are less likely to want to mate.
• C) Breeding individuals that are closely related may produce an interesting new set of characteristics.
• D) Breeding individuals that are closely related will result in greater fitness for the offspring.

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