Hybridization vs. Inbreeding

Hybridizationnoun

The act of hybridizing, or the state of being hybridized.

Hybridizationnoun

(chemistry) The linear combination of atomic orbitals in a molecule to form hybrid orbitals.

Hybridizationnoun

The process of breeding a mixed offspring from two different strains or species of animal or plant

Hybridizationnoun

(genetics) The formation of double-stranded nucleic acid by complementary base-pairing

Hybridizationnoun

(transport) the conversion of a fleet of vehicles to hybrids.

Hybridizationnoun

The act of hybridizing, or the state of being hybridized.

Hybridizationnoun

(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

Inbreedingnoun

(biology) breeding between members of a relatively small population, especially one in which most members are related

Inbreedingnoun

the act of mating closely related individuals

Inbreeding

Inbreed is the production of offspring from the mating or breeding of individuals or organisms that are closely related genetically. By analogy, the term is used in human reproduction, but more commonly refers to the genetic disorders and other consequences that may arise from expression of deleterious or recessive traits resulting from incestuous sexual relationships and consanguinity.