Question
Why does sexual reproduction increase the diversity of a bacterial population?(1 point)
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The offspring of sexual reproduction show a combination of characteristics that are different from those of either parent.
The offspring of sexual reproduction show a combination of characteristics that are different from those of either parent.
It does not increase diversity. The population’s diversity remains the same.
It does not increase diversity. The population’s diversity remains the same.
Diversity in a population comes from all individuals looking alike.
Diversity in a population comes from all individuals looking alike.
The offspring of reproduction will have the same genetic characteristics as the parents.
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The offspring of sexual reproduction show a combination of characteristics that are different from those of either parent.
The offspring of sexual reproduction show a combination of characteristics that are different from those of either parent.
It does not increase diversity. The population’s diversity remains the same.
It does not increase diversity. The population’s diversity remains the same.
Diversity in a population comes from all individuals looking alike.
Diversity in a population comes from all individuals looking alike.
The offspring of reproduction will have the same genetic characteristics as the parents.
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The first option: "The offspring of sexual reproduction show a combination of characteristics that are different from those of either parent."
Explanation: Sexual reproduction (or genetic exchange in bacteria) mixes alleles from different parents, producing new combinations of genes and therefore greater genetic variation in the population.
Explanation: Sexual reproduction (or genetic exchange in bacteria) mixes alleles from different parents, producing new combinations of genes and therefore greater genetic variation in the population.
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