Pieces of DNA That Move from One Genetic Element to Another

question 5

Multiple Choice

Pieces of DNA that move from one genetic element to another and contain genes for movement as well as genes for other features are called

• A)transposons.
• B)insertion sequences.
• C)plasmids.
• D)chromatoids.

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Definitions:

Prenatal Development

The progression of maturation and evolution inside the uterus from the moment of conception until delivery.

Placenta

A structure that forms within the uterus throughout pregnancy, supplying oxygen and nutrients to the developing fetus while eliminating waste substances from the fetus's bloodstream.

Germinal Stage

The initial two weeks of prenatal development after conception, characterized by rapid cell division and the beginning of cell differentiation.

Embryonic Stage

A period of prenatal development from the second to the eighth week after conception, where major body structures and organs begin to form.