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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:
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.
Updated On: July 22, 2025
- DNA Replication
- DNA Transposon
- DNA Hybridisation
- DNA Recombination
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
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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