Campbell Biology (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0135188741
ISBN 13: 978-0-13518-874-3

Chapter 21 - 21.5 - Concept Check - Page 459: 3

Answer

Transposable elements can accidentally carry copies of genes or exons with them when they jump, promote recombination (leading to unequal exchange of DNA which duplicates DNA on one copy of a chromosome), and disrupt/disable cellular genes by landing in them.

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