Which mechanism describes transposition involving excision and reinsertion?
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Correct answer: Conservative transposition
Conservative (cut-and-paste) transposition involves excision of the transposon from the donor site and its integration at a new target site. The element moves without leaving a copy behind, so copy number does not increase.
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