What Is the Probable Biological and Evolutionary Function for a Species

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is the probable biological and evolutionary function for a species of desert lizards to to utilize female-only reproduction?

• A)This species is probably going extinct and parthenogenesis is a last ditch effort at reproduction.
• B)Parthenogenesis attracts males to the all female population.
• C)Parthenogenesis allows lizards to save energy by limiting diversity.
• D)Parthenogenesis results in the crossing-over of chromosomes and does not exhibit any evolutionary benefit.

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