Transposons are mobile genetic elements that jump from chromosome to chromosome by
A)homologous recombination.
B)non-homologous recombination.
C)site specific recombination.
D)mutation.

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Transposons jump from one location to another through a process called non-homologous recombination. This involves cutting and rejoining DNA sequences without regard to sequence homology. Transposons can disrupt genes or activate them, or they can move regulatory regions to new positions and alter gene expression patterns.

Transposons Are Mobile Genetic Elements That Jump from Chromosome to Chromosome