Question

Why does inbreeding cause birth defects?

Answer 1

While linebreeding is less likely tocause problems in the first generation than does inbreeding, over time, linebreeding can reduce the geneticdiversity of a population and causeproblems related to a too-small gene pool that may include an increased prevalence of genetic disorders andinbreeding depression.

Answer 2

While linebreeding is less likely to cause problems in the first generation than does inbreeding, over time, linebreeding can reduce the genetic diversity of a population and cause problems related to a too-small gene pool that may include an increased prevalence of genetic disorders and inbreeding depression.