What functions does transposase perform during transposition of a DNA transposon? Select all that apply.
A) Recognizes inverted repeats at the end of the TE.
B) Cleaves the ends of the TE.
C) Moves TE to a new site in the genome.
D) Cleaves target DNA in a staggered manner.
E) Fills in the base pairs at the staggered ends of the target DNA.

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Transposase recognizes inverted repeats, cleaves the transposon ends, moves it to a new site, and cleaves the target DNA in a staggered manner.

What Functions Does Transposase Perform During Transposition of a DNA