BIOLOGY VOL. II
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Author: Raven
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Chapter 24, Problem 6U
What is the fate of most duplicated genes?
a. Gene inactivation
b. Gain of a novel function through subsequent mutation
c. They are transferred to a new organism using lateral gene transfer.
d. They become orthologues.
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