Provide an Example of Gene Redundancy That Occurs in Both

question 31

Short Answer

Provide an example of gene redundancy that occurs in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes.

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Definitions:

Configurational Information

Describes the spatial arrangement of atoms within a molecule that cannot be interconverted without breaking chemical bonds.

Cyclohexanecarbaldehyde

An organic compound consisting of a cyclohexane ring attached to a formyl group (aldehyde), C6H11CHO.

Chemotherapeutic

Relating to the treatment of disease, specifically cancer, by chemical substances or drugs.

Taxol

A complex diterpene alkaloid used as a chemotherapeutic agent, derived from the bark of the Pacific yew tree, Taxus brevifolia.