Please choose the correct match for each of the following. (Each answer may be u
ID: 208040 • Letter: P
Question
Please choose the correct match for each of the following.
(Each answer may be used once, more than once, or not at all.)
Autonomous elements:
Non-autonomous elements:
None of these answers are correct.
require no other element(s) for mobility.
are only found in corn plants (maize).
are only found in plants.
are only found in eukaryotes.
require additional element(s) for mobility.
are only found in prokaryotes.
- ___Autonomous elements:
- ___Non-autonomous elements:
A.None of these answers are correct.
B.require no other element(s) for mobility.
C.are only found in corn plants (maize).
D.are only found in plants.
E.are only found in eukaryotes.
F.require additional element(s) for mobility.
G.are only found in prokaryotes.
Explanation / Answer
1. B. Autonomous elements are transposable elements that coding for transposase and can freely transfer from one loci to another.
2. F. Non-autonomous elements are transoposons which require another transposable element which codes for transposase to transfer from one to another loci.