Which of the following characteristics is unique to multigene families?
A) Multiple genes whose products must be coordinately expressed.
B) Genes whose sequences are very similar and that probably arose by duplication.
C) Genes whose exons can be spliced in a number of different ways.
D) A highly conserved gene found in a number of different species.

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Multigene families are characterized by genes whose sequences are very similar and likely arose through duplication events. This is what distinguishes them from other gene types mentioned in the options.

Which of the Following Characteristics Is Unique to Multigene Families