Why Do Some Scientists Consider Automixis Sexual Reproduction

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why do some scientists consider automixis sexual reproduction?

• A) It results in only heterozygous gametes.
• B) It allows for crossing-over and can turn back Muller's ratchet.
• C) Although the offspring are identical to their parents, it produces as much variation as sexual reproduction.
• D) It reshuffles variation that originated in a bisexually reproducing population.

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