How Do Transposable Elements Contribute to Genome Evolution

question 2

Multiple Choice

How do transposable elements contribute to genome evolution?

• A)They decrease the chances for recombination of genes during meiosis.
• B)They maintain the function of control genes.
• C)They cause unequal crossing over during meiosis.
• D)They carry entire genes or individual exons to new locations.

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