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:

Infrequent Bowel Movements

A condition characterized by less frequent passage of stool than is normal for the individual, often indicative of constipation.

Hard Stools

Feces that are firm or difficult to pass, often a symptom of constipation.

Fecal Collection

The process of collecting stool samples for testing or diagnostic purposes, often used to detect infections, inflammation, or digestive conditions.

Peristalsis

The series of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food through the digestive tract.