Which of the Following Would Be the Least Likely Result

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the least likely result of gene duplication?

• A) The gene produces less of its product than it did before duplication.
• B) The two copies of the gene are expressed at different stages in the development of the organism.
• C) As a result of evolutionary divergence, one copy retains its original function, and the other copy acquires a different function.
• D) One copy remains functional, and the other copy evolves into a functionless pseudogene.
• E) All of the above are about equally likely results.

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Definitions:

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