Which statement about transposons is INCORRECT?   a.A transposon is a small fragment of DNA that can move from one location in a chromosome to another location in the same chromosome. b.Transposon insertion into a gene causes a mutation that can be reversed by removal of the transposon. c.Transposon movement often occurs when the cell is under genomic stress. d.In nature, insertion of a transposon can be deliberately added into a harmful gene to enhance survival.

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Which statement about transposons is INCORRECT?

 

a.A transposon is a small fragment of DNA that can move from one location in a chromosome to another location in the same chromosome.

b.Transposon insertion into a gene causes a mutation that can be reversed by removal of the transposon.

c.Transposon movement often occurs when the cell is under genomic stress.

d.In nature, insertion of a transposon can be deliberately added into a harmful gene to enhance survival.

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