Which of the Following Statements Describes the Possible Parasitic Nature

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the possible parasitic nature of transposable elements?

• A) Transposable elements can increase in number within genomes without providing an advantage to the host.
• B) Transposable elements are collected within their genomes by host organisms so that the host will benefit but not the transposable elements.
• C) Transposable elements will provide an evolutionary advantage to host organisms by transposing as often as possible.
• D) Transposable elements will enhance their expression of transposase so that the hosts can evolve more quickly.
• E) Transposable elements will add methyl groups to their own DNA to reduce their own rate of transposition.

Recognize the concept and implications of the third-variable problem.

Understand the advantages and limitations of different research methods including experimental, correlational, and observational studies.

Learn the importance of random sampling and how it differs from random assignment.

Comprehend the steps involved in the scientific process and the relevance of skepticism.

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