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What are the five causes of evolution?


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Causes of evolution:

1. Gene Duplication:

  1. This is a duplication of a specific DNA region.
  2. It arises as a result of recombination, aneuploidy, transposition, polyploidy, and replication errors in DNA.

2. Modular Components:

  1. This is a DNA segment that may be introduced into any part of the genome.
  2. The most prevalent transposable element identified in humans is aluminium.

3. Mutation:

  1. Genome alterations are caused by random mutations.
  2. The nucleotide sequence changes, causing a frameshift mutation in the DNA.
  3. Prokaryotes are the most prone to this.

4. Exon's Reshuffle:

  1. Two exons from distinct genes join together during this period.
  2. New genes are responsible for this process.
  3. As a result, the genome gains a new gene.

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