Would you expect gene duplication, such as seen in the Hox gene, to lead to significant changes in evolution of traits?

A) No, because a duplicated gene would most likely carry a deleterious mutation.
B) No, because a duplicated gene would be identical to the original gene and perform the original function.
C) Yes, because one gene would perform a specific function, but duplicated copies could perform new functions.
D) Yes, because the Hox gene controls all traits.


Answer: C

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