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What is Transposons are and explain in detail?
Transposons are segments of DNA that can move around to different positions in the genome of a single cell. In the process, they may cause mutations increase (or decrease) the amount of DNA in the genome of the cell, and if the cell is the precursor of a gamete, in the genomes of any descendants. These mobile segments of DNA are sometimes called "jumping genes". Ref-Sathyanarayana 4/e