Which of the following is NOT a function of transposase?

A. Transposase recognizes inverted repeats.
B. Transposase cleaves at both ends of the transposable element.
C. Transposase carries the transposable element to a new site on the DNA.
D. Transposase cleaves the target DNA at staggered sites.
E. Transposase ligates nucleic acid fragments during DNA replication.


E. Transposase ligates nucleic acid fragments during DNA replication.

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