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danielfitts88

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

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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.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 11, 2018
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.

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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