Does inbreeding cause child deformities.?
Inbreeding in itself does not cause child deformities. It is just that most deformities are caused by recessive (hidden) genes requiring both parents to carry the “bad” gene, and this is more likely when the parents are closely related. Conversely, related parents can both have “good” recessive genes, leading to better quality offspring. This can be put to use when breeding livestock or domestic animals.
