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How Does Recombination in Sexually Reproducing Organisms Reverse the Effect

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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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