• Examining synteny is away to compare co-inherited blocks of DNA on chromosomes in different species. Use Figure 18.23 to answer the following questions.
• Which human chromosome has the highest synteny with mouse chromosome 12?
• Which mouse chromosome has the highest synteny with human chromosome 8?
• Which chromosome is most syntenic between mouse and
• Explain why it makes sense that your answer lo (c) maintained a high degree of synteny during evolution.

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