A paralog is a(n) ________, while an ortholog is a(n) ________.
A) homologous gene within a species; analogous gene separated by a speciation event
B) homologous gene separated by a speciation event; homologous gene that arises from a duplication event
C) homologous gene within a species; homologous gene separated by a speciation event
D) analogous gene within a species; homologous gene within a species

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Paralogs are homologous genes within the same species that arise from gene duplication events, while orthologs are homologous genes found in different species that have diverged following a speciation event.

A Paralog Is A(n) ________, While an Ortholog Is A(n)