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(i) What is the difference between inbreeding and heterosis. (ii) What is inbreeding depression?
Asked by Topperlearning User | 11 Jun, 2014, 05:36: PM
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(i) The cross between two individuals of a species which are related by descent is called inbreeding, whereas the cross between two unrelated individuals or species which may develop an improved hybrid is called heterosis.

(ii) The loss of fertility and productivity due to continuous inbreeding, especially close inbreeding, is called inbreeding depression.

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