Question

retrotransposons choose one: a. cause lentiviral infections. b. are mutations to existing dna polymerase genes. c. are very rare and contribute less than 1% of the human genome. d. retain a reverse transcriptase and copy themselves into new genomic locations.

Answer 1

Retrotransposons retain a reverse transcriptase and copy themselves into new genomic locations.

About retrotransposons

All eukaryotes contain retrotransposons, while prokaryotes do not. The quantity of retrotransposons in a eukaryotic genome is clearly correlated with its size, though not always with its type. For instance, LTR-type retrotransposons make up just 3% of the little yeast genome.

A type of genetic element known as a retrotransposon copy and pastes itself into various genomic regions by reversibly transforming RNA into DNA utilizing an intermediary known as an RNA transposon.

Hence the correct answer is D; retain a reverse transcriptase and copy themselves into new genomic locations.

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