Transposons differ from transposable elements in that
A) transposons may carry additional genes.
B) transposons are smaller than transposable elements.
C) transposons cannot disrupt genes.
D) transposable elements often contain genes for antibiotic resistance.
E) None of the above

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Transposons are a type of transposable element that can move around the genome and insert themselves into different locations. However, unlike other transposable elements, transposons can also carry additional genes or sequences along with them. This can sometimes result in the disruption of nearby genes if the insertion site is within a coding region. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Option B is incorrect because transposons are often larger than other transposable elements due to the additional genetic material they carry. Option C is incorrect because transposons can disrupt genes if they insert into coding regions. Option D is partially correct - some transposable elements do carry genes for antibiotic resistance, but this is not a universal feature of all transposable elements.

Transposons Differ from Transposable Elements in That