Question

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genes that are able to shift from one part of the genome to another are blank.

Explanation:

Identify the biological term for mobile genetic elements

Genes or segments of DNA that can move or "shift" from one location to another within a genome are scientifically known as transposons (or transposable elements). They are also colloquially referred to as "jumping genes."

Answer:

Genes that are able to shift from one part of the genome to another are <blank>transposons</blank>.