transposon

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Definition of transposon in English English dictionary

a segment of DNA that can move to a different position within a genome

A transposable genetic element that moves as a unit and inserts at new locations

A mobile genetic element that can move from one location in the gene and reinsert at another site

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

a segment of DNA that can become integrated at many different sites along a chromosome (especially a segment of bacterial DNA that can be translocated as a whole)

A relatively small DNA segment that has the ability to move from one chromosomal position to another

A mobile piece of DNA that is flanked by terminal repeat sequences and typically bears genes coding for transposition functions See transposable genetic element

a mobile piece of DNA that is flanked by terminal repeat sequences and typically bears genes encoding transposition functions

Etymology

[ tran(t)s-'pO-zän ] (noun.) 1974. transpose + 2-on.