Which of the Following Transposable Elements Is Correctly Defined

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transposable elements is correctly defined?

• A)insertion sequence: protein-encoding gene flanked by two insertion sequences
• B)composite transposon: protein-encoding gene + transposase and resolvase genes flanked by two insertion sequences
• C)class II transposon: protein-encoding gene + resolvase gene flanked by two insertion sequences
• D)class III transposon: results from infection of a bacteriophage such as Mu
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, resulting in market stability.

Inelastic Demand

Inelastic demand occurs when consumers' purchase quantity does not significantly change in response to a change in the price of the product.

Bovine Infertility

The inability of cows to conceive and produce offspring.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity of that good or service that a supplier is willing and able to supply at each price.