What are the biological consequences of incest and the incest ...

[danielfitts88]

What are the biological consequences of incest and the incest taboo?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In order for a mutation to be passed on to offspring, the mutation must:
 
  a. be beneficial.
  b. have negative evolutionary consequences.
  c. occur in a gamete.
  d. result in additional chromosomes.
  e. occur in a somatic cell.

[aruss1303]

Answer to Question 1

Biologically, incest leads to increased percentage of desirable and undesirable characteristics; it is a selective force. The incest taboo prevents the harmful effects of inbreeding, even though research shows it is only about twice as likely.

Answer to Question 2

c

[danielfitts88]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[rachel]

Excellent