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Duplication Can Be Advantageous for Evolution

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Duplication can be advantageous for evolution. While the correctly functioning DNA segment remains intact, duplication provides new copies of genes that can be altered to new functions. Unfortunately, duplication can also result in human genetic disorders. Please provide an example of a human genetic disorder that occurs when certain DNA sequences are duplicated.

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Humans suffering from Fragile X syndrome...

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