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a species has evolved an asexual mode of reproduction by having offspring develop from unfertilized eggs. which of the following will be true of this species response to natural selection?
there will be more deaths from natural selection because there is no mutation.
there will be fewer deaths from natural selection because sexual recombination always leads to extinction.
the species will compensate for loss of genetic variation by hybridizing with other species.
there will be less genetic variation from sexual recombination and a risk of not adapting quickly to environmental change.
the species will increase in numbers because genetic variation is increased.

Explanation:

Asexual reproduction from unfertilized eggs (parthenogenesis) means no sexual recombination. Sexual recombination generates genetic variation which helps in adapting to environmental changes. Without it, a species has less genetic variation and may struggle to adapt quickly. Mutations can still occur in asexual species, sexual recombination doesn't always lead to extinction, and hybridizing isn't a guaranteed compensation. Also, asexual reproduction typically doesn't increase genetic variation.

Answer:

There will be less genetic variation from sexual recombination and a risk of not adapting quickly to environmental change.