When Predictions Are Made from the Genome of a Species

question 43

Multiple Choice

When predictions are made from the genome of a species alone, they may prove to be wrong for several reasons. What is one of those reasons?

• A) The function predicted by extrapolation from already known genes always matches the current function.
• B) Even if the function is known, the expression pattern may differ.
• C) The function predicted by extrapolation may vary extensively within individuals of the species.
• D) Often, the introns within species vary too much between individuals.

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