Which of the following conclusions can be made if two identical insertion sequences are identified in separate locations on a chromosome?

A. The insertion sequence was a "cut-and-paste" transposon.
B. The insertion sequence was transferred via replicative transposition.
C. The insertion sequence was transferred via simple transposition.
D. A mutation occurred during transposition of the insertion sequence.


Answer: B

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