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Is polydactyly in humans caused by inbreeding?
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No: Polydactyly can be inherited but not because of inbreeding. Ulnar (lille finger side) polydactyly is very common in african americans. Thumb polydactyl is mare common in causasians.
Answered 2/2/2014
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