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transposon

trans·po·son [ transs pṓ zòn ] (plural trans·po·sons)


noun 
Definition:
 
DNA segment that moves: a segment of DNA that can move to a new position on the same or another chromosome, often modifying the action of neighboring genes

[Late 20th century. <transposition]
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