Which of the following is UNLIKELY to occur when a gene is duplicated?
A) The duplicate may be lost by the process of natural selection.
B) The duplicate may become nonfunctional through mutation.
C) The duplicate may gain a new activity.
D) The duplicate may impede gene function.

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It is unlikely for a duplicated gene to impede gene function as the duplicate copy can either become nonfunctional or gain a new activity. The duplicate gene may also be lost through natural selection if it provides no advantage to the organism.

Which of the Following Is UNLIKELY to Occur When a Gene