What is the most likely explanation of how 14 genes for globins, each specialized in their function (i.e., hemoglobin, myoglobin), arose in the genome of animals?

A. misaligned crossover and gene mutation
B. misaligned crossover
C. gene deletion
D. gene mutation
E. misaligned crossover and gene deletion


Answer: A

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