Choose the True Statements About Duplicate Genes

question 4

Multiple Choice

Choose the true statements about duplicate genes.

• A)Duplicate genes may retain their ancestral function by their resistance to mutation.
• B)Duplicate genes can gain a derived function through subsequent mutation.
• C)Gene duplication rarely occurs in growth and development genes,immune system genes,and cell-surface receptor genes.
• D)Duplicate genes often share the same pattern of gene expression.

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Definitions:

Indifference Curves

A graph showing a series of lines that represent different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent.

Diminishing Marginal

Refers to a principle where the marginal gain (such as utility or productivity) from an additional unit decreases as more units are consumed or produced.

Transitivity

Transitivity in decision-making implies that if a person prefers option A over B, and B over C, then the person should also prefer A over C, forming a consistent order of preferences.

Completeness

In decision theory, the idea that every set of choices can be ranked in an order of preference, allowing for a consistent choice under different scenarios.