The definition of a retrotransposon is a segment of
A) DNA that goes through an RNA intermediate to be moved.
B) RNA that goes through a DNA intermediate to be moved.
C) DNA that needs to be excised.
D) DNA that is folded incorrectly.

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Retrotransposons are a type of transposable element that move through an RNA intermediate, which is reverse transcribed into DNA and inserted into a new location in the genome.

The Definition of a Retrotransposon Is a Segment of