Which of the following statements about transposable elements are true? Please select all that apply.

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RNA elements (also known as retrotransposons) comprise about 40% of the human genomes, whereas DNA elements make up about 2-5% of the human genome. RNA elements are frequently derived from virus sequences that have lost the ability to make new virus particles and infect other cells. Transposable elements are usually small, with the majority in the 300bp to 10 kb size range. Transposase is an enzyme involved in moving DNA elements. Transposase cuts the DNA of the transposable element and of a new site in the genome, allowing the transposable element to move to the new location (this is a cut-and-paste mechanism).

Which of the Following Statements About Transposable Elements Are True