Which of the Following Statements About Transposons Is FALSE

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about transposons is FALSE?

• A)They are also called "jumping genes."
• B)They are movable genetic elements.
• C)They may lead to mutation.
• D)Plasmids can function as transposons.
• E)They occur only in bacteria.

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