Two Species of Beetles Carry a Single Copy of a Gene

question 33

Multiple Choice

Two species of beetles carry a single copy of a gene that codes for an enzyme.This gene has started to diverge.The copies of this gene found in the two species of beetles are

• A) orthologs.
• B) reticulations.
• C) paralogs.
• D) not homologs.
• E) analogs.

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Definitions:

Visual Input

Information received by the eyes that is processed by the visual system, leading to visual perception and recognition.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a critical role in the regulation of breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations.

Skeletal Muscle Activity

The contraction and relaxation of muscles attached to the bones, enabling movement and stability of the body.

Carotid Arteries

Major arteries located on each side of the neck that supply blood to the brain, neck, and face.