Gene Duplication During Evolution Resulted in Vertebrates Having Multiple Copies

question 216

Multiple Choice

Gene duplication during evolution resulted in vertebrates having multiple copies of the _______ gene complex that controls body segmentation.

• A) lactose
• B) sonic hedgehog
• C) Hox
• D) Box
• E) cytochrome B oxidase

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