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:

Echo Effect

The phenomenon where information or ideas are amplified and reinforced in a closed system, often leading to a narrow view of a subject.

Viral Spread

The rapid sharing of content, such as a video, article, or post, across the internet, leading to widespread popularity.

Web Scraping

The automated extraction of data from websites, using software to access and collect information for various purposes.

Nonresponse Bias

A bias that occurs in survey results when the individuals who do not respond differ significantly from those who do, potentially skewing the data.