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The Figure Shows Aligned Homologous Gene Sequences from Two Species

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The figure shows aligned homologous gene sequences from two species. What is the dominant evolutionary force acting on this gene in these species? The figure shows aligned homologous gene sequences from two species. What is the dominant evolutionary force acting on this gene in these species? A) positive selection B) recombination C) genetic drift D) purifying selection


A) positive selection
B) recombination
C) genetic drift
D) purifying selection

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