retrotransposon
genetics
Also known as: class I transposon
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- In transposon: Retrotransposons
Retrotransposons represent a highly unique group of transposable elements and form large portions of the genomes of many eukaryotes (organisms with cells containing a clearly defined nucleus). Retrotransposons function by a “copy and paste” mechanism. Thus, they leave behind the original copy and generate…
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