What Functions Does Transposase Perform During Transposition of a DNA

question 36

Multiple Choice

What functions does transposase perform during transposition of a DNA transposon? Select all that apply.

• A) Recognizes inverted repeats at the end of the TE.
• B) Cleaves the ends of the TE.
• C) Moves TE to a new site in the genome.
• D) Cleaves target DNA in a staggered manner.
• E) Fills in the base pairs at the staggered ends of the target DNA.

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