Figure 18.2 -Figure 18.2 Shows a Diagram of Blocks of Genes on Genes

question 15

Multiple Choice

Figure 18.2
-Figure 18.2 shows a diagram of blocks of genes on human chromosome 16 and the locations of blocks of similar genes on four chromosomes of the mouse. Which of the following descriptions represents another example of the same phenomenon that is responsible for the rearrangements depicted in Figure 18.2?

• A) the apparent centric fusion between two chromosome pairs of primates such as chimpanzees to form the ancestor of human chromosome 2
• B) the difference in the numbers of chromosomes in five species of one genus of birds
• C) the formation of several pseudogenes in the globin gene family subsequent to human divergence from other primates
• D) the high frequency of polyploidy in many species of angiosperms

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