Insertion sequences
A) are the simplest type of transposon, code for a transposase enzyme AND can produce pili.
B) code for a transposase enzyme AND are characterized by an inverted repeat.
C) are characterized by an inverted repeat AND can produce pili.
D) can produce pili AND are the simplest type of transposon.
E) are the simplest type of transposon, code for a transposase enzyme, AND are characterized by an inverted repeat.

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Insertion sequences are indeed the simplest type of transposon, and they are characterized by coding for a transposase enzyme, which is necessary for their movement within the genome, and by having inverted repeats at their ends. They do not produce pili; that function is unrelated to the characteristics of insertion sequences.

Insertion Sequences