Transposons that utilize an RNA intermediate for transposition are called ________.
A) IS elements
B) Retroviruses
C) Retrotransposons
D) Non-transposable elements

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Retrotransposons utilize an RNA intermediate for transposition, whereas IS elements do not utilize RNA intermediates and retroviruses are a type of retrotransposon specific to viruses. Non-transposable elements are not involved in transposition at all.

Transposons That Utilize an RNA Intermediate for Transposition Are Called