Which of the following is a "cost" associated with sexual reproduction?

a. other than mutation, no new genetic diversity in the next generation
b. requires time/energy to find/court mat
c. only females can produce offspring
d. disruption of beneficial allele/trati combinations
e. none of the aboves are costs associated with sexual reproduction


Answer:
b. requires time/energy to find/court mat
c. only females can produce offspring
d. disruption of beneficial allele/trati combinations

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