How Does Recombination in Sexually Reproducing Organisms Reverse the Effect

question 37

Multiple Choice

How does recombination in sexually reproducing organisms reverse the effect of Muller's ratchet?

• A) Recombination can undo fixation of deleterious mutations in either parent's chromosome.
• B) Recombination can combine segments from each parent that have fewer deleterious mutations than were present in either parent's chromosome.
• C) Recombination can reduce the rate of buildup of deleterious mutations in either parent's chromosome.
• D) Recombination can reduce the number of deleterious mutations by promoting additional mutations that correct the original replication error.

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