Which Statement About Transposons Is INCORRECT

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement about transposons is INCORRECT?

• A) Transposon insertion into a gene causes a mutation that can be reversed by removal of the transposon.
• B) A transposon is a small fragment of DNA that can move from one location in a chromosome to another location in the same chromosome.
• C) Transposon movement often occurs when the cell is under genomic stress.
• D) In nature, insertion of a transposon can be deliberately added into a harmful gene to enhance survival.
• E) Molecular geneticists can use transposons to determine the function of a particular gene

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