Q.24 Genes in two species that are derived from the same ancestral gene in their most recent common ancestor are called

Genes in two species that are derived from the same ancestral gene in their most recent common ancestor are called
(A) analogs
(B) heterologs
(C) orthologs
(D) paralogs

Sourav PanAugust 17, 2024

Answer

Answer: (C) orthologs
Explanation: Orthologs are genes in different species that evolved from a common ancestral gene, often retaining the same function.

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