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Why Might an Organism Self-Fertilize Rather Than Outcross

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Question 60

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Why might an organism self-fertilize rather than outcross?


A) Self-fertilization reduces inbreeding depression.
B) Self-fertilization produces more viable offspring than outcrossing.
C) Attracting mates is expensive.
D) Self-fertilization produces more offspring than outcrossing.

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