The Presence of Pathogens Will Tend to _______ the Evolution

question 99

Multiple Choice

The presence of pathogens will tend to _______ the evolution of sexual reproduction because _______.

• A) favor; pathogens disrupt Muller's ratchet
• B) favor; populations require more genetic variation to evolve defenses against pathogens
• C) disfavor; pathogens disrupt Muller's ratchet
• D) disfavor; populations require more genetic variation to evolve defenses against pathogens
• E) disfavor; populations do not need as much genetic variation to evolve against pathogens

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Definitions:

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