When a Segment of DNA Duplicates,causing 2 or More Copies

question 41

Multiple Choice

When a segment of DNA duplicates,causing 2 or more copies of a gene to be present in the chromosome,the most likely fate of the duplicate(s) would not be

• A)to lose function in subsequent mutation.
• B)to improve function in subsequent mutation.
• C)to gain a new function in subsequent mutation.
• D)to become a pseudogene.
• E)to become part of a gene family.

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