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Definitions for transposon
trænsˈpoʊ zɒntrans·po·son
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Princeton's WordNet
transposon, jumping genenoun
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)
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transposonnoun
a segment of DNA that can move to a different position within a genome
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transposon
A transposon is a segment of DNA that can move or "transpose" itself to different positions within the genome of a single cell. This movement often results in changing or mutating the genetic material. Transposons are also known as "jumping genes" and play a significant role in genetic diversity and evolution.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of transposon in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of transposon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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- stökkgen, stökkullIcelandic
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