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DNA segment that carries the genes required for transposition and can move from one place to another in the genome. Often carries genes unrelated to transposition as well.
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| transposon |
Transposable element in either prokaryote or eukaryote. May contain its own transposase enzyme gene. Usually is flanked by direct or indirect repeat sequences.
Ãâó: www.knowledgebank.irri.org/glossary/Glossary/T.htm
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| transposon |
A short DNA sequence that has the ability to move from one chromosomal position to another.
Ãâó: www.bscs.org/onco/glossary.htm
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| transposon |
also known as "jumping genes," segments of DNA that can move from one place in the genome to another. Transposons have moved throughout the human genome and constitute a significant percentage of our genome.
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| transposon |
Naturally occurring DNA sequence that is capable of moving its location within the genome; movement is due to the presence of an enzyme that can mediate the movement and which is encoded within the transposon itself. Transposable elements are responsible
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