Tag Archives | Transposable Elements in Plasmids

The following points highlight the three main types of transposable elements found in plasmids. The types are: 1. F-Factor 2. R-Factor 3. Bacteriophage Mu. 1. F-Factor: The transfer of genetic material between conjugating E. coli is the result of the function of a plasmid called fertility factor F. It is an extrachromosal circular double stranded DNA molecule capable of self-replication [...]