Meaning Of The Word Transposon

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Transposon Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Transposon?

transposon in American English
a segment of DNA that moves to a new location in a chromosome, or to another chromosome or cell, and alters the existing genetic instructions, sometimes producing significant changes
noun: a segment of DNA that is capable of inserting copies of itself into other DNA sites within the same cell

transposon in British English
noun: a genetic element that can move from one site in a chromosome to another site in the same or a different chromosome and thus alter the genetic constitution of the organism

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