Q: Are Gene Duplications an essential source of genetic novelty that can lead to evolutionary innovation? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is a Gene Duplication the most important evolutionary force since the emergence of the universal common ancestor? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is a Gene Duplication believed to play a major role in evolution? ¶
A: Yes, this stance has been held by members of the scientific community for over 100 years.