๐Ÿงฌap biology review

Transposition

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The movement of DNA segments (transposable elements) within and between DNA molecules, contributing to genetic variation.

AP course connection

Topic 6.7: 6.7 Mutations

Unit 6