retroposon
retroposon · retroposons
A fragment of DNA inserted into a chromosome following reverse transcription from RNAA fragment of DNA inserted into a chromosome following reverse transcription from RNA.
Meaning
1 sensesA fragment of DNA inserted into a chromosome following reverse transcription from RNA.
Origin
From retropose + -on.From retropose + -on.
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Forms
plural: retroposons| Singular | retroposon |
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