What is inbred meaning?

Inbred refers to organisms that have been bred within a closed gene pool or group of related individuals for several generations. The term is commonly used in genetics and biology to describe individuals or populations that have a higher likelihood of having inherited genetic disorders due to the reduced genetic diversity. Inbred individuals may exhibit phenotypic characteristics that are more pronounced than those of outbred individuals, as genetic information is passed down from generation to generation unchanged. Inbreeding can be the result of social, cultural, geographic, or economic factors that limit or isolate mating choices and opportunities. It can also occur naturally in small or isolated populations of plants and animals.