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inbreeding

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Noun — Breeding among closely related members of a population.

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genetic effects of inbreeding avoid inbreeding

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What does “inbreeding” mean?
The word “inbreeding” means breeding among closely related members of a population. In plain terms, reproduction between close relatives, which tends to increase health risks in the offspring.
How do you use “inbreeding” in a sentence?
Here is “inbreeding” used in a sentence: “Inbreeding in small isolated populations can lead to genetic disorders.”
What part of speech is “inbreeding”?
“Inbreeding” is a noun.

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