Paralogous Genes That Have Lost the Function of Coding for a Functional

question 30

Multiple Choice

Paralogous genes that have lost the function of coding for a functional gene product are known as "pseudogenes." Which of these is a valid prediction regarding the fate of pseudogenes over evolutionary time?

• A)They will be preserved by natural selection.
• B)They will be highly conserved.
• C)They will ultimately regain their original function.
• D)They will be transformed into orthologous genes.
• E)They will have relatively high mutation rates.

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