Which of the following are TRUE about transposons?
(I)They are normal components of plasmids.
(II)They often carry genes for antibiotic resistance.
(III)They insert at a target sequence that is a repetitive unit of about 200 bp.

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Transposons, also known as jumping genes, can indeed carry genes for antibiotic resistance, making them significant in the spread of antibiotic resistance among bacteria. While they can be components of plasmids, their defining feature is their ability to move within a genome, not their association with plasmids specifically. The statement about inserting at a target sequence of about 200 bp is not universally true for all transposons, as their target sequences and mechanisms can vary.

Which of the Following Are TRUE About Transposons