Offspring of Outbred Matings Have ________ Offspring of Inbred Matings

Question

Offspring of outbred matings have ________ offspring of inbred matings.
A) lower fitness than
B) the same fitness as
C) higher fitness than
D) more variable fitness than

Accepted Answer

Outbred matings often result in offspring with higher fitness due to increased genetic diversity, which can reduce the likelihood of inheriting detrimental recessive traits and increase adaptability.