Multiple Choice
Would you expect gene duplication,such as seen in the Hox gene,to lead to significant changes in evolution of traits?
A) No,because a duplicated gene would most likely carry a deleterious mutation.
B) No,because a duplicated gene would be identical to the original gene and perform the original function.
C) Yes,because one gene would perform a specific function,but duplicated copies could perform new functions.
D) Yes,because the Hox gene controls all traits.
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