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The phenomenon of movement of DNA segment from one chromosome to another is?

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DNA replication

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DNA transposition

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DNA recombinant

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DNA hybridisation

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The correct option is B DNA transposition
A transposable element is a DNA sequence that can change its position within a genome, sometimes creating or reversing mutations and altering the cell's genetic identity and genome size is called DNA transposition.

So, the correct answer is 'DNA transposition'.

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