Gene sharing is
A)one way that a new molecular function can arise.
B)another form of gene duplication.
C)is a form of molecular exaptation.
D)A and B
E)A and C

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Gene sharing involves the transfer of genetic information between organisms or within an organism, leading to the acquisition of new molecular functions. This is a form of molecular exaptation, which refers to the process of using an existing structure or mechanism for a new function. It is not the same as gene duplication, although it may involve the transfer of duplicated genes. Therefore, options A and C are correct and the answer is E.

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