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Genetically speaking, why is it important
not to mate with a close relative? Explain. (5 points)
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~ Genetically speaking, why is it important
not to mate with a close relative? Explain. (5 points)
When close relatives mate, they may give
birth to a child with genetic disorders that are of great disadvantage to the
child. For example, we possess two pairs (one inherited from mother and the
other one from mother) of genes. Our bodies will only tolerate one copy to
work. However, if the mother and the father are close relatives, a certain gene
can be faulty. Since they are similar, it means that both copies will be faulty.
Such a child can develop an autosomal recessive condition.
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