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Choose the wrong feature of transposition is

A. Transpose recognizes the insertion sequences

B. Transposons may be either excised and moved or be replicated

C. Donor and target sites are homologous

D. Transposon are discovered by McClintock

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Out of the following statement about transposition,
A. Transpose recognizes the insertion sequences are correct.
B. Transposons may be either excised or moved or replicated if correct.
C. Donor and target sites are homologous is incorrect.
D. Transposon discovered by McClintock is correct.
Transposition is a process by which segments of a chromosome are relocated through the genome. A transposable element is a nucleic acid sequence in DNA that can change its position within a genome, sometimes creating or reversing mutations and altering the cell's genetic identity and genome size. Transposition often results in the duplication of the same genetic material.

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