Some biologists argue that transposable elements provide benefits to a given species. Which of the following does not describe a potential benefit offered by transposable elements?

A. Increases genetic variation.
B. Inserts into functionally important genes.
C. Codes for a gene that confers antibiotic resistance.
D. Codes for a gene that increases survival.


B. Inserts into functionally important genes.

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