Genes that are duplicated within a genome and later diverge in function, such as the RNASE1 and RNASE1B genes in douc langur monkeys, are described as ________
A) duplicated genes
B) orthologous genes
C) homologous genes
D) paralogous genes
E) derived genes
D
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The flight muscles of a fly are attached to its _______________..
A. endoskeleton B. axial skeleton C. hydrostatic skeleton D. vertebrae E. exoskeleton
A group of cells having similar structure and function is called a(n)
A. population. B. organism. C. organ. D. tissue. E. organ system.
Suppose that during the embryonic development of a hand, homeotic gene expression is altered such that the dorsal-ventral axis is switched. What is the most likely outcome of this scenario?
A) The palm and back of the hand will be switched. B) The pinky and thumb would be switched. C) The shoulder and hand would be switched. D) The foot and hand would be switched.