5 Questions
In which type of transposition does an element make an RNA copy of itself which is reversed-transcribed into a DNA copy and then inserted into the genome?
Replicative transposition
Which type of transposons move within and between the bacterial chromosome and various types of plasmids?
Bacterial transposons
Which enzyme recognizes short inverted repeat sequences flanking the DNA elements and excises the loop from the region of the genome?
Transposase
In which type of transposition does an element move a copy of itself to a new site via a DNA intermediate?
Replicative transposition
Which type of transposable elements transpose via RNA intermediates and are found in all eukaryotes?
Retroelements
Test your knowledge of transposable elements with this quiz. Explore the different types of transposition and learn about the structural and functional diversity of transposons found in various organisms.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
