Choose the true statements about duplicate genes.

A. Duplicate genes can gain a derived function through subsequent mutation.
B. Gene duplication rarely occurs in growth and development genes, immune system genes, and cell-surface receptor genes.
C. Duplicate genes often share the same pattern of gene expression.
D. Duplicate genes may retain their ancestral function by their resistance to mutation.


Answer: D

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