Biology · Genetics
The following statements are made about transposons: A. Transposons have inverted terminal repeats and their integration generates inverted repeats at the flanks of the target site in the host genome. B. A composite transposon can transpose as a unit. C. The transposition event may cause deletions or inversions or move a host sequence to a new location. D. The transposition event may cause deletions or inversions but cannot move a host sequence to a new location. E. Replicative transposition proceeds through a cointegrate intermediate. Which one of the following options represents the combination of correct statements?
- 1C and E only
- 2B and D only
- 3B, C, E✓
- 4A, B, D
Correct answer
B, C, E
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