The effect of positive assortative mating is to
A)increase the number of homozygotes in the population.
B)increase the number of heterozygotes in the population.
C)reduce the number of individuals with diseases in the population.
D)increase the fertility of individuals in the population.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Positive assortative mating occurs when individuals with similar phenotypes mate with each other more frequently than would be expected by chance. This results in an increase in homozygosity in the population, as individuals with similar genotypes are more likely to produce offspring with the same genotype. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

The Effect of Positive Assortative Mating Is to