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What is the main mechanism by which new genes/functions arise according to the text?
Gene duplication
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the evolution of bacterial genomes?
Ribosomal RNA synthesis
According to the 'Mutation during non-functionality' model, how can new genes emerge?
Through gene duplication and accumulation of mutations in the extra copy
Which term describes a scenario where an extra copy of an existing gene is produced during cell division?
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What is Susumu Ohno's view on the origin of new genes?
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Which process involves loss of a duplicated gene due to mutation and drift?
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In the context of gene duplication, what does t = 0 represent?
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How do mutations lead to the emergence of new functions in proteins according to the text?
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'In a strict sense, nothing in evolution is created de novo.' Who is associated with this statement?
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'Mutation during non-functionality' Model proposes that new genes arise when:
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