Transposable elements contribute to genome evolution by:
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Correct answer: Increasing genetic variation
Transposable elements generate genetic diversity by causing insertional mutations, inducing chromosomal rearrangements, and occasionally capturing and relocating host gene fragments. This variation provides raw material for natural selection and is a major driver of genome evolution.
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