The Two Mechanisms That Produce Concerted Evolution Both Rely Upon

question 89

Multiple Choice

The two mechanisms that produce concerted evolution both rely upon _______ to occur.

• A) purifying selection
• B) positive selection
• C) lateral gene transfer
• D) interactions between homologous chromosomes
• E) genetic drift

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