Which transposable element found in bacteria is the simplest,containing only genes involved in transposition?
A) IS elements
B) Composite transposons
C) Tn3
D) Tac
E) None of these

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IS elements are the simplest transposable elements found in bacteria, containing only genes involved in transposition. Composite transposons and Tn3 both contain other genes in addition to transposition genes, while Tac is not a known transposable element in bacteria.

Which Transposable Element Found in Bacteria Is the Simplest,containing Only