Which situation allows for evolution during gene duplication?

a. The original gene performs the same role as the mutated gene.

b. The original gene never duplicates.

c. A mutation occurs in one copy of the original gene.

d. Existing genes are copied over generations.

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Milagros Ibarra

17 February, 17:51

Which situation allows for evolution during gene duplication?

a. The original gene performs the same role as the mutated gene.

b. The original gene never duplicates.

c. A mutation occurs in one copy of the original gene.

d. Existing genes are copied over generations.

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Kyler Harmon · Answer 1

c. A mutation occurs in one copy of the original gene.

Mutations are the driving force for evolution and their accumulation over time in the gene code allows for evolution.

Which situation allows for evolution during gene duplication?a. The original gene performs the same role as the mutated gene.b. The original gene never duplicates.c. A mutation occurs in one copy of the original gene.d. Existing genes are copied over generations.

Which situation allows for evolution during gene duplication?

a. The original gene performs the same role as the mutated gene.

b. The original gene never duplicates.

c. A mutation occurs in one copy of the original gene.

d. Existing genes are copied over generations.