DNA elements, which can switch their position, are called

Exons

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Introns

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Cistrons

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Transposons/Jumping genes

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Solution

The correct option is D Transposons/Jumping genes
Transposons are genetic elements which were originally discovered in maize plant by B. McClintock. Transposons are capable of changing their position within the genome altering the genomic size and creating mutations
So, the correct answer is 'Transposons/jumping genes'

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