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Transposable Elements in Prokaryotes

Transposable Elements in Prokaryotes

16. Transposable Elements / Transposable Elements in Prokaryotes / Problem 2

What is the main difference between an insertion sequence (IS) and a composite transposon?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

IS elements do not contain genes for antibiotic resistance, while composite transposons do

B

IS elements are larger than composite transposons

C

Composite transposons only occur in eukaryotes

D

IS elements require a helper enzyme to transpose, while composite transposons do not

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