How do complex transposons differ from simple transposons?

1). Complex transposons are found in multiple locations in the target DNA; simple transposons are found only in one location.
2) Complex transposons code for transposase; simple transposons do not.
3). Complex transposons code for additional genetic elements, such as antibiotic resistance genes; simple transposons only code for the transposase gene essential for the tranposon itself.


Ans: 3). Complex transposons code for additional genetic elements, such as antibiotic resistance genes; simple transposons only code for the transposase gene essential for the tranposon itself.

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