Of the various genetic elements described by McClintock, which one is classified as an autonomous transposable element?

What will be an ideal response?


Ac

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a. growth hormone b. estrogen c. insulin d. glucagon e. testosterone

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Which are examples of advantages that different species might have due to living in a group? (Check all that apply.)  

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