Muller's Ratchet Is the Idea That ________ Accumulate in Asexual

question 20

Multiple Choice

Muller's ratchet is the idea that ________ accumulate in asexual populations. In such a situation, sex would be beneficial because ________.

• A) deleterious mutations; mutation-free genotypes could form through recombination
• B) deleterious mutations; it provides protection against parasitism
• C) deleterious mutations; more offspring would be produced and thus some are likely to survive
• D) beneficial mutations; it would rapidly bring together beneficial mutations from different individuals
• E) beneficial mutations; it would increase genetic diversity

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Understand why economists prefer percentages over absolute amounts in economic measurements.

Comprehend the determinants of elasticity of demand and their impact.

Interpret the coefficient of price elasticity of demand and understand its significance at different values.

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Definitions:

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