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Sexual reproduction evolved in ancient eukaryotes to increase genetic diversity

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SUPPORTED

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The retrieved evidence strongly supports the scientific consensus that sexual reproduction evolved in eukaryotes to reshuffle genomes, increase genetic diversity, and facilitate adaptation.

Evidence for · 4

Evolution of eukaryotic microbial pathogens via covert sexual reproduction

2010 · cited by 158

States that sexual reproduction enables organisms to re-assort genetic diversity, purge deleterious mutations, and produce better-fit progeny.

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Generators of Phenotypic Diversity in the Evolution of Pathogenic Microorganisms

2013 · cited by 42

Explains that sexual reproduction creates diversity by bringing together combinations of advantageous alleles and purging deleterious mutations.

Unisexual Reproduction Drives Evolution of Eukaryotic Microbial Pathogens

2013 · cited by 35

Notes that sex enables microbial pathogens to reshuffle their genomes, increase genetic diversity, and purge deleterious mutations.

Experimental tests on the evolution of sex and recombination and their adaptive significance

2024 · cited by 0

Affirms that sex and recombination generate genetic variation and facilitate adaptation by reducing selective interference.

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