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Eukaryotic genome evolution involves shrinkage, expansion, and equilibrium strategies. DNA double-strand break repair, whole-genome duplication, and chromosome alterations explain genome size and karyotype changes.

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  • Genomics
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Molecular Biology

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  • Eukaryotic genomes exhibit independent variation in DNA content, chromosome number/shape, and gene content.
  • The evolutionary trends (increase/decrease) and adaptive significance of genome size and chromosome number are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a framework explaining the independent evolution of eukaryotic genome size and karyotype.
  • To investigate the interplay between genomic stability and plasticity in genome evolution.

Main Methods:

  • We hypothesize three genome evolution strategies: shrinkage, expansion, and equilibrium.
  • We explore the roles of DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair mechanisms.
  • We integrate whole-genome duplication (WGD) and dysploid chromosome number alterations.

Main Results:

  • The proposed strategies offer a model for understanding diverse genome evolution patterns.
  • Combinations of DSB repair, WGD, and dysploidy can account for observed variations in genome size and karyotype.
  • This model reconciles genomic stability with evolutionary plasticity.

Conclusions:

  • Genome size and karyotype evolution are driven by distinct but interacting strategies.
  • DNA repair, duplication, and chromosome number changes are key evolutionary mechanisms.
  • Understanding these mechanisms provides insight into eukaryotic genome diversity.