Composite transposons contain a central region with genes and repeated sequences at their ends but do not terminate with IS elements

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: Composite transposons contain a central region with genes flanked at both sides by IS elements as well as terminal inverted repeats.

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What will be an ideal response?

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