A transposon may cause a mutation if it
A) jumps into an exon of another gene.
B) jumps into an intron of another gene.
C) jumps into an intergenic DNA sequence.
D) remains trapped within an intergenic DNA sequence.
E) interacts with a physical mutagen.

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Transposons can cause mutations when they insert themselves into exons, as this can disrupt the coding sequence of a gene, potentially altering its function.

A Transposon May Cause a Mutation If It