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RESEARCH

PROJECT
IN
SCIENCE

Project by:
Aidan jess M. Dizon

Advantages of inbreeding
>Increase of uniformity
>Increase of prepotency (ability to pass on traits to offspring)
>Fixing of desired traits and breed type

Disadvantages of inbreeding

>lower fertility
>birth defects
>fewer offspring
>smaller size
>slower growth
>shorter lifespan
>higher offspring mortality
>increase in genetic disease
>lower vigor
>reduce genetic potential

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