Mutations That Occur in One Member of a Gene Pair

question 39

Multiple Choice

Mutations that occur in one member of a gene pair that arose from genes duplication may create

• A)a pseudogene.
• B)a gene with a new function.
• C)a gene family with two distinct but related members.
• D)A and B only.
• E)all of the above.

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