The term 'transposon' for jumping genes is coined by

Lederberg

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Hedges and Jacob

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Zinder and Lederberg

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Jenssen

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Solution

The correct option is C Hedges and Jacob
The term transposons were first coined by Hedges and Jacob. They are also known as jumping genes. The DNA sequences that move from one location on the genome to another are known as transposons. it helps in gene modification.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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