Examination of the rhodopsin gene family provides evidence for gene evolution by
A)duplication and divergence.
B)accumulation of random mutations.
C)convergent evolution.
D)spontaneous generation.
E)drift.

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Examination of the rhodopsin gene family has provided evidence that it evolved through a process of gene duplication and subsequent divergence. This process resulted in the creation of new genes with distinct functions and allowed for the evolution of different types of light-sensitive proteins in different organisms.

Examination of the Rhodopsin Gene Family Provides Evidence for Gene