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What is a jumping gene
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What is a jumping gene

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A transposable element (TE, transposon, or jumping gene) is a DNA sequence that can change its position within a genome, sometimes creating or reversing mutations and altering the cell's genetic identity and genome size. Transposition often results in duplication of the same genetic material.

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Answer:another term for transposon.

Explanation: hope its helps :)

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