In Terms of Evolution, What Might Be the Results of Transposable

question 22

Multiple Choice

In terms of evolution, what might be the results of transposable elements in a species' genome?

• A)novel mutations, some of which may be beneficial
• B)transposons do not have any role in evolution
• C)generation of potentially detrimental inversions
• D)increase the point mutation rate of cells

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Definitions:

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