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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Definitions:

Sample SD

Standard deviation of a sample, a measure of the spread or dispersion of a set of data points within that sample.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis in statistical analysis that assumes no significant difference or association, typically set as the default to test against an alternative hypothesis.

Type I Error

A statistical error that occurs when a true null hypothesis is incorrectly rejected.

Type II Error

The statistical error that occurs when one fails to reject a false null hypothesis.