Which One of the Following Statements About Duplicate Genes Is

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about duplicate genes is false?

• A)Duplicate genes can lose their ancestral function through subsequent mutation.
• B)Duplicate genes can gain a derived function through subsequent mutation.
• C)Duplicate genes can share the ancestral function of the original gene.
• D)Gene duplication is most likely to occur in growth and development genes,immune system genes,and cell-surface receptor genes.
• E)Duplicate genes usually share the same pattern of gene expression.

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