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The theory of jumping genes was proposed by

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Mendel
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Morgan
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Barbara McClintock
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The correct option is D Barbara McClintock
A transposable element or jumping gene is a segment of DNA sequence that can change its position within the genome, sometimes creating or reversing mutations and altering the cell's genome size. Barbara McClintock proposed the theory of jumping genes in maize.

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