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The figure shows a diagram of blocks of genes on human chromosome 16 and the locations of blocks of similar genes on four chromosomes of the mouse.
Which of the following statements describes the result of the movement of these blocks?
A) During evolutionary time, these sequences have separated and have returned to their original positions.
B) DNA sequences within these blocks have become increasingly divergent.
C) Sequences represented have duplicated at least three times.
D) Chromosomal translocations have moved blocks of sequences to other chromosomes.

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The figure shows a diagram of blocks of genes on human chromosome 16 and the locations of blocks of similar genes on four chromosomes of the mouse.
Which of the following statements describes the result of the movement of these blocks?
A) During evolutionary time, these sequences have separated and have returned to their original positions. 
B) DNA sequences within these blocks have become increasingly divergent. 
C) Sequences represented have duplicated at least three times. 
D) Chromosomal translocations have moved blocks of sequences to other chromosomes.

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The diagram shows that blocks of genes on human chromosome 16 have moved to other chromosomes in the mouse. This is indicative of chromosomal translocations. There is no evidence to support the other answer choices.

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