A) Hardy-Weinberg disequilibrium
B) tendency towards assortative mating
C) reduced gene flow
D) loss of genetic variability
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
The process of repeated self-fertilization leads to homozygosity. Inbreeds affect quantitative traits such as size, vigour, fertility (and yield of crops) of populations. These traits decline linearly with inbreeding, i.e., loss of genetic variability. Mating based on phenotypic resemblance is called assertive mating. It may be positive (mates are phenotypically similar) or negative (mates are phenotypically dissimilar). The effects of possitive assertive mating are similar to those of inbreedings
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