What is the selfish DNA theory?
A) A theory that explains how DNA point mutations are repaired within the genome.
B) A theory that explains how transposable elements are repaired within the genome.
C)A theory that attempts to explain the proliferation of transposable elements in a genome by comparing it to the action of a parasite.
D) None of the above

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The selfish DNA theory suggests that transposable elements spread within a genome like parasites, benefiting themselves without necessarily benefiting the host organism.

What Is the Selfish DNA Theory