The various types of transposable elements have many things in common.Which of the following is not a usual characteristic of them?
A) larger than 50 kb
B) may be present in a genome from one to thousands of times
C) found only in a select group of organisms
D) need not be sequences that do something for the organism
E) can alter gene expression

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Transposable elements can vary in size, but typically they are smaller than 50 kb. Additionally, transposable elements are found in a wide range of organisms, not just a select few. While some transposable elements may have a functional role in the organism, many do not and can be considered "selfish DNA." Finally, transposable elements have the potential to alter gene expression or disrupt normal cellular processes.

The Various Types of Transposable Elements Have Many Things in Common.Which