Finding Only the Coding Sequence of an Ancestral Gene, No

question 31

Short Answer

Finding only the coding sequence of an ancestral gene, no introns or promoter, in a new location in a genome suggests what mechanism of gene birth gave rise to this sequence?

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Definitions:

Buffer Zone

An area designated to separate or protect different areas or to minimize the impact of disturbances from one area to another.

Tropical Forests

Forests located in the equatorial region characterized by high rainfall and biodiversity, often interchangeable with tropical rainforests but may include both rainforests and drier types.

Greenhouse Gases

Gases in Earth’s atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to global warming and climate change.

Biodiversity

The variety of life in all its forms and ecosystems, including genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity.