Musuq
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1. A genetic element is found to contain several genes and to catalyze its own movement within and between chromosomes. Inverted 35-nucleotide repeats are present at the ends of this genetic element. This genetic element in hepatocytes is incapable of replicating independently. Based on this description, this genetic element is best categorized as which of the following?
A. Complex transposon
B. Insertion sequence
C. Plasmid
D. Regulon
Please Explain.
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| oldkidontheblock
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C. SEE: http://www.valuemd.com/usmle-step-1-forum/23305-b...
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| blueocean
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transposon
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| sridevibandaru24
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transposon
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| young_doc
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All you really need is the first line; gene capable of catalyzing its own movements within and between chromosomes... Transposon!!!
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