A transposon is
A) a mobile genetic element that may or may not leave a copy of itself in its original site when it moves to a new site.
B) a DNA segment that can insert itself at one or more sites in a genome.
C) a DNA segment that may cause mutations in genes or chromosomal rearrangements.
D) a "jumping gene."
E) All of the above

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Transposons are mobile genetic elements that can move within a genome, potentially leaving a copy behind, inserting themselves at various sites, causing mutations or rearrangements, and are often referred to as "jumping genes."

A Transposon Is