Two genes that are paralogs
A) arose from gene duplication.
B) are found in the same genome.
C) may perform the same or different functions.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

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Paralogs are genes that arise from gene duplication within the same organism, meaning they are found in the same genome. Over time, these genes may evolve to perform the same or different functions, thus all the statements A, B, and C are correct in describing characteristics of paralogous genes.

Two Genes That Are Paralogs