Which of the following processes is a way that orthologous genes can be generated over evolutionary time?
A)Protein cleaving
B)Transcription regulation
C)Genome duplication
D)Chromosomal rearrangement

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Genome duplication, also known as polyploidization or whole genome duplication, is a process where a cell or organism undergoes a mutation that results in the doubling or multiplication of its genome. This can result in the presence of two or more copies of genes, which can then diverge and evolve over time to become orthologous genes in different species. Orthologous genes are genes that are derived from a common ancestor but have diverged through speciation and evolutionary processes. Genome duplication is a common mechanism for generating new genes and increasing the genetic diversity in species.

Which of the Following Processes Is a Way That Orthologous