DNA Sequences in Bacteria That Move from One Place in the Genome

question 48

Multiple Choice

DNA sequences in bacteria that move from one place in the genome to another are called ________.

• A)movers
• B)jumpons
• C)transposons
• D)transpodons
• E)jumposons

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