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DNA elements which can shift their position are called

1. exons
2. introns
3. cistrons
4. transposons

Correct answer: transposons

Solution

Transposons are mobile DNA sequences that can change their position in the genome, so they are often called “jumping genes.” Exons, introns, and cistrons do not refer to movable DNA elements.

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