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Mobile genetic elements can be transferred from one DNA portion to another. The enzyme carrying out this is ____________

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Mobile genetic elements can be transferred from one DNA portion to another. The enzyme carrying out this is ____________

(a) Ligase

(b) Transciptase

(c) Transposase

(d) Endonuclease

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This interesting question is from Enzymes for Ligation topic in division Basics of Genetic Engineering of Genetic Engineering

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Correct choice is (c) Transposase

For explanation I would say: Transposase is used for transferring mobile genetic elements from one portion to another. They are useful in inserting origin of replication or anti-biotic resistance genes.

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