Why might a transposon screen for genes required for virulen

Why might a transposon screen for genes required for virulence in a bacterium NOT identify a particular gene required for virulence in humans?

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There is lack of transposons specific to vertebrates. Hence,  the usage of transposons in vertebrates has been limited. Transposons present and compatible inside vertebrate genomes are inactive or \"junk\" DNA.

Why might a transposon screen for genes required for virulence in a bacterium NOT identify a particular gene required for virulence in humans?SolutionThere is l

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