The α-Globin and β-Globin Gene Families Are Found on Different

question 11

Multiple Choice

The α-globin and β-globin gene families are found on different chromosomes in humans. What is the suspected reason for this?

• A)They evolved at different times.
• B)There was a gene duplication event.
• C)The α-globin originally coded for a different protein family.
• D)Our ancestors didn't use the α-globin genes.
• E)They were originally on the same chromosome but one set was moved via transposable elements.

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