Transposons are transposable elements in the DNA because
A) they transport genetic information.
B) they transfer organelles inside a cell.
C) they transmit signals in the cell indicating the genes to be copied.
D) they move from one location to another in the DNA.
E) they cause the DNA to take on a specific shape or pose.

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Transposons are DNA sequences that can move from one location to another within the genome of a single cell, or between different cells or organisms, thus causing genetic variations. They are called transposable elements because they can transpose or move from one location to another.

Transposons Are Transposable Elements in the DNA Because