If Gene Duplication Occurs to Its Ultimate Extent and Doubles

question 16

Multiple Choice

If gene duplication occurs to its ultimate extent and doubles all genes in a genome, which of the following outcomes is most likely to occur?

• A) creation of a pseudogene
• B) creation of a gene cluster
• C) creation of a polyploid
• D) creation of a diploid

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