Which statement is NOT true regarding orthologous genes? O They usually have the same function. O They usually have a similar three-dimensional structure. O They share similar sequences. O They presumably arose from a gene duplication event. O All of the statements are true.

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Which statement is NOT true regarding orthologous genes?
O They usually have the same function.
O They usually have a similar three-dimensional structure.
O They share similar sequences.
O They presumably arose from a gene duplication event.
O All of the statements are true.
Transcribed Image Text:Which statement is NOT true regarding orthologous genes? O They usually have the same function. O They usually have a similar three-dimensional structure. O They share similar sequences. O They presumably arose from a gene duplication event. O All of the statements are true.
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