transposon

• Сегмент ДНК, который может перемещаться или встраиваться в различные позиции внутри хромосомы, часто изучаемый в генетике бактерий.

A segment of DNA that can move or be integrated at various positions within a chromosome, commonly studied in bacterial genetics.

1. Mobile genetic elementC2formalscientific

   A segment of DNA that can move to different positions within the genome of a single cell, often causing mutations or altering gene expression.

   Мобильный генетический элемент

   • Transposons are often called 'jumping genes' because they can relocate within the genome.
   • The discovery of transposons revolutionized our understanding of genetic variability.
   • Scientists study transposons to learn about evolution and genetic diseases.

   Synonymsjumping gene