The diagram below shows inbreeding between ________, which over time could lower the fitness of the population. This lowering of fitness because of inbreeding is called ________.  

A. siblings; genetic drift
B. siblings; sexual selection
C. cousins; genetic drift
D. cousins; inbreeding depression
E. siblings; inbreeding depression


Answer: D

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