Which of the following is a benefit of sexual reproduction?
A) It generates new combinations of alleles upon which selection can act.
B) It breaks up adaptive combinations of genes.
C) The division of offspring into separate genders reduces the overall reproductive rate.
D) It promotes Muller's ratchet.
E) None of the above

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Sexual reproduction generates new combinations of alleles through recombination and independent assortment, which creates genetic variation upon which selection can act. This leads to increased adaptation and evolution of populations. The other options are incorrect as they either go against the benefits of sexual reproduction or have no relation to it.

Which of the Following Is a Benefit of Sexual Reproduction