Consider Figure B4

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Essay

Consider figure b4.2. The text describes several duplication events in mammals, and subsequently genes have been "lost" in each cluster. What does this statement mean? Re-write in your own words.

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Definitions:

Practical Rationality

The use of reason to address immediate goals or needs effectively.

Historic Causality

The investigation and understanding of cause and effect as they relate to historical events and developments.

Historical Constants

Features or factors within society that remain largely unchanged over time, serving as a foundation for understanding historical dynamics.

Formal Rationality

This concept illustrates the rationale characterized by an explicit and systematic adherence to codified standards and logical assessment processes, particularly within bureaucratic institutions.