transposon

Meaning

A segment of DNA that can move to a different position within a genome, or to the genome of another species.

Synonyms

mobile element

transposable element

Translations

élément instable

transposon

élément transposable

transposó

transpóson

Transposon

élément mobile

gène mobile

gène sauteur

Etymology

From transpose + -on.

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