Paralogous Genes That Have Lost the Function of Coding for Any

question 7

Multiple Choice

Paralogous genes that have lost the function of coding for any functional gene product are known as "pseudogenes." Which of these is a valid prediction regarding the fate of pseudogenes over evolutionary time?

• A) They will be preserved by natural selection.
• B) They will be highly conserved.
• C) They will ultimately regain their original function.
• D) They will be transformed into orthologous genes.
• E) They will have relatively high mutation rates.

Understand the concept of economies and diseconomies of scale.

Calculate total, variable, and marginal costs based on given data.

Determine the scale of returns (increasing, constant, or decreasing) from changes in production output.

Calculate average total, average variable, and average fixed costs using provided information.

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