Under which hypothesis may pathogens ultimately be responsible for the evolution of sexual reproduction in multicellular organisms?

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The Red Queen hypothesis proposes that sexual reproduction evolved as a way to keep up with the ever-changing and co-evolving pathogen populations. Through sexual reproduction, offspring are generated with new combinations of genes that may be more resistant to the pathogens.

Under Which Hypothesis May Pathogens Ultimately Be Responsible for the Evolution