Gene Duplication Can

question 62

Multiple Choice

Gene duplication can

• A) occur by duplication of an entire diploid genome.
• B) result in the formation of pseudogenes.
• C) result in genes that are lost from the genome.
• D) lead to the evolution of genes that code for proteins with new functions.
• E) All of the above

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