What Is the Term for Two Genes from Two Different

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Multiple Choice

What is the term for two genes from two different species that are similar in sequence and serve the same function in each species?

• A) Related genes
• B) Paralogs
• C) Gene family
• D) Orthologs

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Definitions:

Pork-Barrel Legislation

Government spending for localized projects secured primarily to bring money to a representative's district, often criticized as wasteful and politically motivated.

Earmarks

Funds that are directed to specific projects, beneficiaries, or locations, often within larger spending bills, typically by legislative provisions.

Logrolling

A practice in politics where two or more parties agree to vote for each other's proposed legislation or interests, often regardless of merit.

Marginal Benefit

The additional satisfaction or value gained from consuming or producing one more unit of a good or service.