A Transposable Element Is a Type of Genetic Parasite That

question 85

Multiple Choice

A transposable element is a type of genetic parasite that can invade a host genome from the outside world, spread within the genome and be transmitted to offspring. Under what circumstances would a transposable element NOT be able to accomplish this?

• A)if there are serious adverse effects on the ability of the host to survive and reproduce
• B)if there are substantial positive effects on the ability of the host to survive and reproduce
• C)if it speeds up the activity of amylase
• D)if is slows down the activity of triosephosphate isomerase
• E)if it increases the rate at which an organism can sense time

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