Which of the following is a characteristic of transposable elements? A) They are always integrated into the bacterial chromosome. B) They are involved in the formation of plasmids.... Which of the following is a characteristic of transposable elements? A) They are always integrated into the bacterial chromosome. B) They are involved in the formation of plasmids. C) They are often referred to as jumping genes. D) They cannot move within the genome.
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The question is asking about the characteristics of transposable elements, often known as jumping genes. It lists multiple-choice answers and is likely checking the user's knowledge of genetics and molecular biology.
Answer
They are often referred to as jumping genes.
The final answer is C) They are often referred to as jumping genes.
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The final answer is C) They are often referred to as jumping genes.
More Information
Transposable elements are commonly called 'jumping genes' because they can move positions within the genome.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse transposable elements with components that are always integrated within a specific DNA molecule such as the chromosomal or plasmid DNA.
Sources
- Transposable element - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Transposon - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
- 2.4C: Plasmids and Transposons - Biology LibreTexts - bio.libretexts.org
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