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The Evolution of Sexual Reproduction Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of sexual reproduction in eukaryotes?

To create a large pool of asexual organisms

To combine 2 gametes and reshuffle alleles through recombination (correct)

To reduce the energetic cost of finding and attracting mates

To ensure the survival of only the fittest alleles

What distinguishes gametes in eukaryotes?

Ability to survive independently

Size and mobility (correct)

Different reproductive organs

Genetic composition

What characterizes the persistence of asexual reproduction in bdelloid rotifers?

High rate of genetic mutations

Survival without sex for 80 million years and horizontal gene transfer (correct)

Limited genetic diversity

Rapid evolution of sexual reproduction

What is the main disadvantage of asexual reproduction in terms of genetic diversity?

<p>Accumulation of deleterious mutations due to Muller ratchet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key advantage of sexual reproduction in terms of genetic adaptation?

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of sexual reproduction in eukaryotes?

What distinguishes gametes in eukaryotes?

What characterizes the persistence of asexual reproduction in bdelloid rotifers?

What is the main disadvantage of asexual reproduction in terms of genetic diversity?

What is the key advantage of sexual reproduction in terms of genetic adaptation?

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