The Ds Transposable Element of Maize Cannot Transpose on Its

Question

The Ds transposable element of maize cannot transpose on its own because it lacks
A)transposase.
B)inverted repeats.
C)origin of replication.
D)antibiotic resistance.
E)Tn10.

Accepted Answer

Transposition requires the enzyme transposase, which recognizes the inverted repeats at the ends of the transposable element and catalyzes its movement. The option A states that the Ds transposable element lacks transposase, which means it cannot transpose on its own.