Short Identical Sequences at the Ends of an IS Sequence

question 49

Multiple Choice

Short identical sequences at the ends of an IS sequence are known as

• A) transposon telemorases.
• B) inverted terminal repeats.
• C) correlated terminal repeats.
• D) transposable terminal repeats.
• E) All of these f) None of these

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