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What are the possible consequences of genome and gene duplication in the evolutionary process?
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1 of 2Primarily, gene and genome duplication gives "space" for mutations to develop and for new variants to arise. Additionally, genetic drift and natural selection can then affect these variants and select for or against them. Essentially, gene duplication is the source of genetic variation in evolution.
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