One of the Characteristics of Retrotransposons Is That

question 12

Multiple Choice

One of the characteristics of retrotransposons is that

• A) they code for an enzyme that synthesizes DNA using an RNA template.
• 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.
• E) their amplification is dependent on a retrovirus.

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