Inbreeding in a population is most likely to increase the frequency of which of the following?
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Correct answer: Autosomal recessive disorders
Inbreeding increases homozygosity, including for recessive alleles, leading to increased expression of autosomal recessive disorders. It decreases heterozygosity and does not directly affect mutation rates or X-linked dominant conditions.
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