What are Examples of Mobile Genetic Elements

Question

What are examples of mobile genetic elements?
A)plasmids
B)transposons
C)viruses
D)viruses and transposons only
E)viruses, transposons and plasmids

Accepted Answer

Mobile genetic elements refer to any DNA sequence that is capable of moving from one location to another within the genome, or between genomes. Plasmids, transposons, and viruses are all examples of mobile genetic elements, so the best answer is E, which includes all three options.