Consider a Gene with Four Alleles A₁, A₂, A₃, and A₄

question 69

Multiple Choice

Consider a gene with four alleles A₁, A₂, A₃, and A₄. If the cross A₁A₂ × A₃A₃ yields two offspring, what is the probability that both of them have the same genotype?

• A)1/8
• B)1/4
• C)1/3
• D)1/2
• E)3/4

Identify and explain the mechanisms of lateral gene transfer and biased gene conversion.

Analyze and interpret the impacts of natural and artificial selection in gene evolution and pharmaceutical prospecting.

Differentiate between orthologous and paralogous genes and their evolutionary significance.

Comprehend the significance of the ratio of coding to noncoding DNA in genomes across different organisms.

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