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If trait A exists in 10% of a population of an asexually reproducing species and trait,B exists in 60% of the same population, which trait is likely to have arisen earlier?

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Trait B because in asexual reproduction traits which are present in the previous generation are carried over to next generation With minimal variation. Trait B have higher percentage so it is likely to have arisen earlier.
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