Which of the Following Explanations Has Not Been Proposed as an Explanation

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations has not been proposed as an explanation for the existence of sexual reproduction?

• A) Sexual reproduction facilitates repair of damaged DNA.
• B) Sexual reproduction promotes the elimination of deleterious mutations.
• C) Sexual reproduction accelerates Muller's ratchet.
• D) Sexual reproduction creates a great diversity of genetic combinations that allows populations to adapt to the presence of pathogens.
• E) None of the above; all of the above explanations have been proposed for the existence of sexual reproduction.