Which of the following is a characteristic of transposons?

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Transposons are mobile genetic elements that can move within a genome, sometimes causing mutations or genomic rearrangements. This mobility can make them a major force in evolution.

Answer: B 
 Transposons are segments of DNA that can move non-enzymatically within a genome, often by a copy-and-paste or cut-and-paste mechanism.

Answer: D 
 Transposons can vary in size from a few hundred to several thousand base pairs, so they are not limited to a specific size range.

Therefore, the best choice is A and B.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Transposons