Inbreeding Depression, the Reduction in Fitness of Inbred Organisms, Often

question 37

Short Answer

Inbreeding depression, the reduction in fitness of inbred organisms, often results from the reduced level of what (within the gene pool)?

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Definitions:

Complete Combustion

A chemical process in which a compound, usually a hydrocarbon, reacts fully with an abundant supply of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and energy.

Ethane Gas

A colorless, odorless gas that is the simplest alkane, with the formula C2H6, used as a fuel and a petrochemical feedstock.

Total Combustion

A complete combustion process in which a fuel burns in oxygen, producing a limited number of products and releasing energy.