Which of the following is not true of transposons?
A)can change pigmentation
B)can replace damaged DNA
C)can transfer drug resistance
D)can change the genome
E)are always part of plasmids

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Transposons are not always part of plasmids; they are mobile genetic elements that can move around in the genome of an organism, disrupting normal gene function or causing genetic mutations. While some transposons may be carried on plasmids, they can also be present on chromosomes or other genetic material. The other options (A, B, C, and D) are true of transposons.

Which of the Following Is Not True of Transposons