Conjugative transposons
A. can be transferred from one bacterium to another by a phage mediated process.
B. often express enzymes that degrade aromatic compounds.
C. may be involved in the spread of antibiotic resistance in bacteria.
D. All of the choices are correct.
Answer: C
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