Outcrossing is the introduction of an unrelated genetic material from one group of individuals into another. What is a possible disadvantage of outcrossing to the group which receives the genetic material?

A) The group loses all of its original traits.

B) The genetic diversity of the group is reduced.

C) The genetic material may be rejected by the group.

D) A disease in recessive form could be introduced into the group.

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Bryson Day

Biology

24 May, 17:25

Outcrossing is the introduction of an unrelated genetic material from one group of individuals into another. What is a possible disadvantage of outcrossing to the group which receives the genetic material?

A) The group loses all of its original traits.

B) The genetic diversity of the group is reduced.

C) The genetic material may be rejected by the group.

D) A disease in recessive form could be introduced into the group.

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Lorelei Adkins · Answer 1

I believe the answer is D

A disease in recessive form could be introduced into the group

Bibbles · Answer 2

The answer is D! all the above are false as all traits would not loss, genetic diversity increases and if it is outcross then genetic material is not rejected!

so the answer is D and you should go for that!