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jagashWith regards to the "sexual selection and genetic diversity" discussion, the basics of my point can actually be found on wikipaedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromosomal_crossover
The process of crossovers leads not only to variations in which allele is given to one's offspring, but the process also allows for higher mutation rates.
More detail and better explanation of the situation.
http://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/b-online/e11/11d.htm
The professor who is arguing that our current scientific consensus might be wrong (with well reasoned arguments) has his own page at http://www.carleton.ca/biology/people/gorelick.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromosomal_crossover
The process of crossovers leads not only to variations in which allele is given to one's offspring, but the process also allows for higher mutation rates.
More detail and better explanation of the situation.
http://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/b-online/e11/11d.htm
The professor who is arguing that our current scientific consensus might be wrong (with well reasoned arguments) has his own page at http://www.carleton.ca/biology/people/gorelick.html
