It has been observed that when plants are subjected to extreme physical stress such as drought or high salinity,the transcription and activity of transposase genes increases.Increased transposase activity may
A)increase the rate of mutation under stressful conditions.
B)aid in repairing DNA damage caused by stressful conditions.
C)halt DNA replication and cell division.
D)increase homologous recombination and genetic diversity.
E)explain why some plants can't withstand drought conditions.

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Increased transposase activity can lead to higher rates of transposition, which can cause mutations by inserting transposable elements into new genomic locations, potentially increasing genetic variability and adaptability under stress.

It Has Been Observed That When Plants Are Subjected to Extreme