Why Is Recombination Advantageous

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Multiple Choice

Why is recombination advantageous?

• A) It allows cells to use DNA donated by others of the same species to repair their damaged genes.
• B) It gives the ability to enhance the competitive fitness of the cell.
• C) It is an internal method of DNA repair.
• D) A and B
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Golden Algae

A type of algae, typically found in freshwater and saltwater environments, known for its unique golden-brown color due to the pigment fucoxanthin.

Biflagellate

Organisms, often cells of algae or protozoa, that possess two flagella used for movement.

Stramenopiles

Protists that have motile cells with two flagella, one of which has tiny hairlike projections off the shaft; include water molds, diatoms, golden algae, and brown algae. See chromalveolates; compare with alveolates.

Evolutionary History

A branch of biology that focuses on the origins, changes, and relationships among organisms over time.