The Evolution of Cauliflower and Broccoli from Wild Cabbage Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

The evolution of cauliflower and broccoli from wild cabbage is best explained by

• A)a single gene mutation.
• B)the co-option of an existing gene for a new function.
• C)homoplastic convergence.
• D)gene duplication and divergence.
• E)conserved genes.

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