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A short mechanism that usually involves a short segment of DNA with remarkable capacity to move from one location in a chromosome to another is called:

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DNA transposons can cut and paste themselves into different genomic locations using transposase enzymes.
  • DNA Replication
  • DNA Transposon
  • DNA Hybridisation
  • DNA Recombination
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The Correct Option is B

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Transposons, or "jumping genes", are DNA segments that can move from one position to another within the genome. They play roles in gene mutation, genetic variation, and genome evolution.
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