This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cellular Pathology, Subject name: Pathology
Jumping genes take part in: 
Select and explain. 
A. Gene regulation, B. Chromosomal aberrations, C. Gene movement in a species, D. Carry out gene amplification
A: Gene regulation
Answer: A: Gene regulation 
Explanation: 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