Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes One Characteristic of Retrotransposons

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes one characteristic of retrotransposons?

• A) They use an RNA molecule as an intermediate in transposition.
• B) They are found only in animal cells.
• C) They generally move by a cut-and-paste mechanism.
• D) They contribute a significant portion of the genetic variability seen within a population of gametes.

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