A Disadvantage of Sexual Recombination Is That It

question 21

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of sexual recombination is that it

• A) breaks down combinations of beneficial alleles.
• B) leads to Muller's ratchet.
• C) hampers DNA repair.
• D) permits the elimination of deleterious mutations.
• E) decreases genetic variation.

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