Fourteen homologous genes encoding globins (hemoglobin, myoglobin) in the human genome were originally derived from a single ancestor that duplicated 500-600 million years ago. What term best describes the relationship between these genes?
A. moderately repetitive sequences
B. gene family
C. sister chromatids
D. highly repetitive sequences
E. gene cluster
Answer: B
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