Transposons
A)are informally known as jumping genes.
B)may cause insertion mutations.
C)may cause knockout mutations.
D)were first recognized in plants.
E)All of the choices are correct.

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All of the choices are correct. Transposons are known as jumping genes because they can move or transpose themselves within the genome. This movement can cause insertion mutations, where the transposon inserts itself into a new location within the DNA sequence, potentially disrupting a gene's function. In some cases, transposons can also cause knockout mutations, where the disrupted gene is no longer functional. Transposons were first recognized in plants, but they are found in a wide range of organisms, including bacteria, fungi, and animals.