A Transposon Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

A transposon is

• A) a mobile genetic element that may or may not leave a copy of itself in its original site when it moves to a new site.
• B) a DNA segment that can insert itself at one or more sites in a genome.
• C) a DNA segment that may cause mutations in genes or chromosomal rearrangements.
• D) a "jumping gene."
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Taxed

Refers to income, property, or purchases on which tax is imposed by governmental authorities.

Depreciation

The reduction in the value of an asset over time, particularly for tax purposes.

Equipment

Tangible property used in operations, such as machinery or computer hardware, which can often be depreciated for tax purposes.

Capital Asset

A long-term asset such as equipment, real estate, or securities, which is not easily sold in the regular course of a business's operations for cash.