Transposons can cause mutations by

A.) replacing specific nucleotides in the original DNA.
B.) "jumping" into a gene and disrupting its function.
C.) inducing uncontrolled binary fission.
D.) None of the above - transposons cannot cause mutations.


Answer: B.) "jumping" into a gene and disrupting its function.

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