Asked by Sheila Carrasquillo on Jul 20, 2024
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Which of the following is not considered a potential benefit of sexual reproduction?
A) Separate beneficial mutations can be brought together in a single individual more rapidly.
B) Recombination allows populations to purge deleterious mutations.
C) Sex creates variation in offspring, which speeds the evolutionary response to selection.
D) Sexual organisms produce twice as many offspring as asexual organisms.
Beneficial Mutations
Genetic alterations that provide an advantage to an organism in its environment, leading to increased survival or reproductive success.
Sexual Reproduction
A biological process where organisms create offspring by combining the genetic material of two different cells (gametes).
Deleterious Mutations
Genetic changes that are harmful to an organism, often resulting in decreased fitness or survival.
- Recognize the benefits and costs associated with sexual reproduction.
- Understand the role of genetic diversity and fitness in the context of sexual reproduction.
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Stephanie ReyesJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Sexual reproduction does not inherently result in twice as many offspring as asexual reproduction. In fact, asexual reproduction often allows for a faster rate of reproduction since it does not require finding a mate. The benefits of sexual reproduction typically include genetic diversity and the ability to adapt to changing environments, not an increase in the number of offspring produced.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the benefits and costs associated with sexual reproduction.
- Understand the role of genetic diversity and fitness in the context of sexual reproduction.