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Jumping genes are found in
Jumping genes are found in
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The correct option is D Eukaryotes and prokaryotes
Jumping genes are the DNA sequences that can move (or jump) from one location in the genome to another. Barbara McClintock discovered jumping genes in Zea mays. Their movement may cause mutations and also can duplicate or reduce the amount of DNA in the genome of the cell. If the duplication or deletion occurs in gametes, the change is inherited to offspring. Jumping genes are also called as transposons. Bacterial transposons are movable genetic elements and are somewhat similar to a jumping gene. Unlike jumping genes, they leave a copy of themselves in the original position when they move to a new site (replicative transposition). Bacteriophages are the viruses which infect and replicate within bacteria; they do not have transposon. So, the Correct answer is 'Eukaryotes and prokaryotes'
Jumping genes are the DNA sequences that can move (or jump) from one location in the genome to another. Barbara McClintock discovered jumping genes in Zea mays. Their movement may cause mutations and also can duplicate or reduce the amount of DNA in the genome of the cell. If the duplication or deletion occurs in gametes, the change is inherited to offspring. Jumping genes are also called as transposons. Bacterial transposons are movable genetic elements and are somewhat similar to a jumping gene. Unlike jumping genes, they leave a copy of themselves in the original position when they move to a new site (replicative transposition). Bacteriophages are the viruses which infect and replicate within bacteria; they do not have transposon.
So, the Correct answer is 'Eukaryotes and prokaryotes'
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