When a Segment of DNA Duplicates,causing Two Copies of a Gene

question 49

Multiple Choice

When a segment of DNA duplicates,causing two copies of a gene to be present in the chromosome,the duplicate copy could possibly (Check all that apply)

• A)lose function due to mutation.
• B)become an ortholog.
• C)gain a new function due to mutation.
• D)become a pseudogene.
• E)become a centromere.

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Definitions:

Time Variance

The difference between the planned amount of time to complete a project or task and the actual time taken.

Total Cost Variance

The difference between the actual cost and the standard or expected cost of goods or services produced over a given period.

Standard Cost

A predetermined cost of manufacturing a product or providing a service, used for budgetary and inventory purposes.

Price Variance

The difference between the standard cost of a product or service and its actual cost, used in budgeting and financial analysis.