Multiple choice

_____________ refers to the process by which the genomes of an asexual population accumulate deleterious mutations in an irreversible manner.

  1. Fitness landscape

  2. Genetic erosion

  3. Muller's ratchet

  4. Founder effect

  5. Selective sweep

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Muller's ratchet is the process by which the genomes of an asexual population accumulate deleterious mutations in an irreversible manner.