Gene expression elements that account for rapid transmission of drug resistance due to their mobility and ability to collect resistance gene cassettes are called:

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The gene expression elements that can rapidly transmit drug resistance due to their mobility and the ability to collect resistance gene cassettes are called integrons. Integrons are DNA elements that can capture and incorporate gene cassettes that often contain antibiotic resistance genes, allowing bacteria to rapidly acquire antibiotic resistance. Mobile genetic elements such as integrons are a major contributor to the spread of antibiotic resistance genes among bacteria. A, B, D, and E are not correct choices as none of these descriptions fit the characteristics of integrons.

Gene Expression Elements That Account for Rapid Transmission of Drug