If the effective rate of reproduction of an asexual lineage is 6 per year, what would be the effective rate of reproduction of a lineage that was identical to the asexual lineage in every way, except that it was sexual?
A) 0
B) 3
C) 6
D) 9
E) 12

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The effective rate of reproduction of a sexual lineage is half that of an asexual lineage because sexual reproduction requires two individuals to reproduce. Therefore, the effective rate of reproduction of the sexual lineage would be 3 per year.

If the Effective Rate of Reproduction of an Asexual Lineage