If two genes are homologous,then it can be said that they are
A)derived from different ancestral genes but have a similar function.
B)derived from the same ancestral gene.
C)found only outside the nucleus in the mitochondrion or chloroplast.
D)derived from different ancestral genes and have different functions.
E)related through environmental natural selection.

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Homologous genes are those that share a common ancestor. Therefore, if two genes are homologous, it means that they are derived from the same ancestral gene.

If Two Genes Are Homologous,then It Can Be Said That