Why do prokaryotes and eukaryotes differ in their reliance on mutations for generating genetic variation?
A) Prokaryotes are smaller in size than eukaryotes.
B) Prokaryotes sexually reproduce, eukaryotes do not.
C) Eukaryotes sexually reproduce, prokaryotes do not.
D) Eukaryotes possess a nucleus, prokaryotes do not.
E) Prokaryotes are single-celled, eukaryotes are multicellular.

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Eukaryotes rely on sexual reproduction, which involves recombination and independent assortment, to generate genetic variation, whereas prokaryotes primarily rely on mutations since they do not undergo sexual reproduction.

Why Do Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes Differ in Their Reliance on Mutations