Question

    ...........................is a major mechanism through

    which new genetic material is generated during molecular evolution.
    A DNA deletion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Gene duplication Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Gene insertion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D DNA transformation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Gene duplication is a major mechanism through which new genetic material is generated during molecular evolution. It can be defined as any duplication of a region of DNA that contains a gene.

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