What is the Purpose of the Inverted Repeats at the Ends

Question

What is the purpose of the inverted repeats at the ends of DNA-based transposons?
A)The inverted repeats are recognized by enzymes that move the elements.
B)The inverted repeats are the sites of transfer.
C)The inverted repeats are recognized by restriction enzymes that cut out the transposon.
D)The inverted repeats are magnets for nucleases.

Accepted Answer

The inverted repeats at the ends of DNA-based transposons are recognized by enzymes that move the elements, allowing them to transpose or move to new locations within the genome. Without these inverted repeats, the transposon would not be recognized and moved by these enzymes.