Which of the Following About Transposons Is NOT True

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following about transposons is NOT true?

• A) They are informally known as jumping genes.
• B) They may cause insertion mutations.
• C) They may cause knockout mutations.
• D) They were first recognized in fungi.
• E) All of the statements are true.

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