1) Mobile genetic element
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Retroposons are repetitive DNA fragments which are inserted into chromosomes after they had been reverse transcribed from any RNA molecule. In contrast to retrotransposons, they never encode reverse transcriptase (RT). Therefore, they are non-autonomous elements with regard to transposition activity (as opposed to transposons). Non-LTR retrotransp...
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A transposition of sequences in a DNA that does not originate in the DNA but, in an mRNA that is transcribed back into the genomic DNA by reverse transcription. ... Origin: retro-+ L. Pono, pp. Positum, to place, + -on ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ret′rō-pōz′on Definitions: 1. A transposition of sequences in a DNA that does not originate in the DNA but rather in an mRNA that is transcribed back into the genomic DNA by reverse transcription. 2. A transposable element. Synonyms: retrotransposon
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