Jumping genes take part in:: (A) Gene regulation, (B) Chromosomal aberrations, (C) Gene movement in a species, (D) Carry out gene amplification
Answer is A. Ans. (a) Gene regulation(Ref: Robbins 9th/ pg 2)Jumping genes*They are Mobile genetic elements, also called 'transposons'*Segments that move around the genome, exhibiting wide variation in number and positioning;*Role in gene regulation and chromatin organization