Which of the Following Is UNLIKELY to Occur When a Gene

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is UNLIKELY to occur when a gene is duplicated?

• A) The duplicate may be lost by the process of natural selection.
• B) The duplicate may become nonfunctional through mutation.
• C) The duplicate may gain a new activity.
• D) The duplicate may impede gene function.

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Definitions:

Activity Level

The degree to which resources are utilized in the production process, often measured in units produced, machine hours, or direct labor costs.

Total Cost

The sum of all expenses involved in producing a good or delivering a service, including fixed and variable costs.

Contribution Margin

The gap between sales income and variable expenses, demonstrating the extent to which income aids in covering constant costs and producing earnings.

Average Costs

The cost per unit of output on average, calculated by dividing total costs by the total quantity of output.