Cut and Paste Transposition Can Occur in Which of the Following

Question

Cut and paste transposition can occur in which of the following organisms?
A) C. elegans
B) E. coli
C) S. aureus
D) E. coli and S. aureus
E) All of these

Accepted Answer

Cut and paste transposition, a mechanism by which transposable elements move within the genome, can occur in a wide range of organisms, including C. elegans (a model organism in genetics), E. coli (a commonly studied bacterium), and S. aureus (a type of bacteria known for causing various infections). This process is not limited to a specific type of organism but can happen in various bacteria, animals, and plants, indicating that all the options listed are correct.