Paralogous Genes Are

question 47

Multiple Choice

Paralogous genes are

• A)genes that do not encode protein.
• B)genes of slowly evolving proteins.
• C)relics of genes that are not expressed.
• D)genes of rapidly evolving proteins.
• E)the results of gene duplication.

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Definitions:

Lactate Concentration

The level of lactate, a metabolic byproduct of anaerobic respiration, present in the blood or muscles, often measured during physical exertion.

Tension

A physical force applied to something that tends to stretch it, often leading to stress or strain on the material.

Mitochondria

Organelles within cells that generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), used as a source of chemical energy, and involved in other processes such as signaling and cellular differentiation.

Sedentary

Describes a lifestyle with little to no physical activity, often associated with negative health outcomes.