Which Region of a Gene Should Have the Highest Rates

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which region of a gene should have the highest rates of substitution?

• A)First position of a codon
• B)Second position of a codon
• C)Third position of a codon
• D)5' flanking region
• E)3' untranslated region

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