A researcher has identified two transposable elements, A and B, in cats. Even in the absence of B, A can insert itself into locations throughout the cat genome. However, in the absence of A, B is immobile. The researcher can conclude that A is a(n) _____ element, and B is a(n) _____ element.

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Answer:

autonomous; nonautonomous

Explanation:

A is autonomous trasnposable element because it has the ability to move on its own with out the need of element B even if it is absent.

The B element is immobile in the absence of element A . Element B will move on its way only in the presence of element . this type of element is called as non-autonomous because it can not move on it own and it will always need element A for its  movement.

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