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transposon

/trænsˈpəʊ.zɒn/

Traduction: Segment d'ADN capable de se déplacer et de s'insérer à différentes positions dans le génome, souvent étudié en génétique bactérienne.

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noun

/trænsˈpəʊ.zɒn/C2formalscientific
  • frSegment d'ADN capable de se déplacer et de s'insérer à différentes positions dans le génome, souvent étudié en génétique bactérienne.

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.

    frÉlément transposable

    • 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.

    Synonymesjumping gene

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  • transposon's possessive singular form