Multiple Choice
Most pseudogenes are thought to have originated via
A) duplication of genes that then became nonfunctional through mutation.
B) reverse transcription of an mRNA and integration of the cDNA into a new chromosomal site.
C) genome-wide duplication and the inactivation of one homolog by mutation.
D) fusion of a prokaryotic cell with a eukaryotic cell.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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