Jumping gene is:
Correct Answer: Transposon
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Transposon(Ref: Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 63 and 8th/e, p. 64)Transposons are also known as jumping genes.Transposons are also known as jumping genes. They move between chromosomal DNA and extra chromosomal DNA within cell. They take part in drug resistance mechanism.
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