A Transposon Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

A transposon is

• A)a DNA segment that can insert itself at one or more sites in a genome.
• B)a "jumping gene."
• C)a DNA segment that may cause mutations in genes or chromosomal rearrangements.
• D)a mobile genetic element that may or may not leave a copy of itself in its original site when it moves to a new site.
• E)All of these

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