GENE LOSS AND RE-ACQUISITION. “The remains of this non-functional gene with many mutations is, however, still present in the genomes of guinea pigs and humans. It is unknown if remains of the gene exist in the bats who lack GULO activity. The function of GULO appears to have been lost several times, and possibly re-acquired, in several lines of passerine birds, where ability to make vitamin C varies from species to species.”
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Nigel Fleming
September 21, 2022