463,917 views
13 votes
13 votes
How has gene duplication played a critical role in evolution? see concept 21.5 (page)

User Aral Balkan
by
2.8k points

1 Answer

13 votes
13 votes

Answer:

Explanation: Without gene duplication, mutation of genes would not exist. This would prevent organisms from adapting to their environment, making survival much more difficult if not impossible.

User Julius Babies
by
2.8k points