Which of the processes listed below contribute significantly to the evolution of new protein-coding genes? A. Duplication

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Which of the processes listed below contribute significantly to the evolution of new protein-coding genes?

A. Duplication of genes to create extra copies that can acquire new functions.

B. Formation of new genes de novo from noncoding DNA in the genome.

C. Horizontal transfer of DNA between cells of different species.

D. Mutation of existing genes to create new functions.

E. Shuffling of protein domains by gene rearrangement.

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Essential Cell Biology

ISBN: 9780393680362

5th Edition

Authors: Bruce Alberts, Karen Hopkin, Alexander Johnson, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter

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