Which of the following statements about eukaryote retrotransposons is false?
A) They are translated before they are transcribed.
B) They use an RNA intermediate to move from one region of the genome to another.
C) They are highly repetitive sequences found throughout the genome.
D) They can encode gene products that are required for their own transposition.
E) All of the above are true.

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Eukaryotic retrotransposons are transcribed into RNA, which is then used as a template to create a DNA copy that is integrated back into the genome at a new location. They are not translated into protein before transposition occurs, making statement A false. The other statements are true: retrotransposons use an RNA intermediate for transposition (B), they are highly repetitive (C), and some can encode products necessary for their own transposition (D).

Which of the Following Statements About Eukaryote Retrotransposons Is False