What Are Paralogs

question 18

Multiple Choice

What are paralogs?

• A)Genes that arise from a duplication event in an organism.
• B)Mutant genes in an organism.
• C)Genes that are seldom expressed in an organism.
• D)Genes that are expressed at a high level in an organism.
• E)Genes that have no function in an organism.

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Definitions:

Allyl Anion

A reactive ion derived from allyl compounds, notable for its use in organic synthesis as a nucleophile.

Concerted Reaction

A chemical reaction in which all bonds are broken and formed in a single step, typically involving a cyclic transition state.

Allylic Halide

A halogenated compound where the halogen atom is positioned adjacent to a carbon-carbon double bond.

Grignard Reagent

An organomagnesium compound used in a variety of synthetic reactions in organic chemistry to form carbon-carbon bonds.