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Question

What is the main difference between an insertion sequence (IS) and a composite transposon?

Accepted Answer

IS elements do not contain genes for antibiotic resistance, while composite transposons do

Answer

IS elements are larger than composite transposons

Answer

Composite transposons only occur in eukaryotes

Answer

IS elements require a helper enzyme to transpose, while composite transposons do not