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Suppose gene A is orthologous in species 1 and species 2, and gene B is paralogous to
Chapter 26, Problem 2(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Suppose gene A is orthologous in species 1 and species 2, and gene B is paralogous to gene A in species 1. Suggest a sequence of two evolutionary events that could result in the following: Gene A differs considerably between species, yet gene A and gene B show little divergence from each other.
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QUESTION:
Suppose gene A is orthologous in species 1 and species 2, and gene B is paralogous to gene A in species 1. Suggest a sequence of two evolutionary events that could result in the following: Gene A differs considerably between species, yet gene A and gene B show little divergence from each other.
ANSWER:1. Gene duplication event: Gene A is duplicated within species 1, generating two copies, gene A and g