23. Describe each type of transposon and how they integrate into the DNA. How are transposons responsible of antibiotic resistant bacteria?

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23. Describe each type of transposon and how they integrate into the DNA. How are transposons
responsible of antibiotic resistant bacteria?
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Genome is defined as the complete set of genetic information that make up all the chromosomes of the particular species.  The genome is made up of DNA and includes all the genes and elements that play a major role in controlling the activities of the genes.

Transposons are defined as the group of genetic elements that has the ability to jump into different places of the genome. These transposons play a major role in gene expression, chromosome rearrangements, results in mutation etc. 

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