When a Gene Has Been Duplicated One or More Times

question 37

Multiple Choice

When a gene has been duplicated one or more times, what are the possible things that can happen to the duplicated gene?

• A)The duplicated gene can accumulate favorable mutations and acquire a new function.
• B)The duplicated gene can be lost through deletion.
• C)The duplicated gene can be rendered nonfunctional by unfavorable mutations.
• D)If there are two copies of the gene, both could undergo mutation so that each evolves a more specialized function than the original gene.
• E)All of these are correct.

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