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Why Do We Have Sex?
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Cheng-Hong Liu posted on 2015/02/23Ever wondered why we reproduce sexually instead of just cloning ourselves like some amazing organisms? This video dives into the fascinating evolutionary reasons behind sex, exploring everything from the Red Queen Hypothesis to genetic studies. You'll pick up some seriously advanced vocabulary related to biology and evolution, making it a thought-provoking watch for science enthusiasts!
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US /məˈtɪriəl/
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UK /məˈtɪəriəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth; fabric
- Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
- Adjective
- Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
- Belonging to the world of physical things
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US /res/
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UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
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US /ret/
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UK /reɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To assess something or consider its qualities
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Current price or cost of something
- Speed or frequency of events over time
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US /sɚˈvaɪv/
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UK /sə'vaɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue to live despite illness or trouble
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