Question

multiple choice question
how does the rate of beneficial mutations differ between sexual and asexual reproduction?

the rate of beneficial mutations is the same when species reproduce sexually as when they reproduce asexually.
the rate of beneficial mutations is faster when species reproduce sexually than when they reproduce asexually.
the rate of beneficial mutations is slower when species reproduce sexually than when they reproduce asexually.

Explanation:

In sexual reproduction, genetic recombination (from combining genetic material of two parents) allows for faster accumulation of beneficial mutations as it can bring together different beneficial alleles. Asexual reproduction passes on the parent's genome with less genetic mixing, so beneficial mutations accumulate slower. Thus, sexual reproduction has a faster rate of beneficial mutations.

Answer:

The rate of beneficial mutations is faster when species reproduce sexually than when they reproduce asexually.