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Jumping Gene.
Jumping Gene - as a noun
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)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transposonExample Sentences
"Scientists are studying jumping genes to understand their role in genetic variation and evolution."
"The discovery of jumping genes revolutionized our understanding of genetic inheritance."
"Certain types of cancer have been linked to the activation of jumping genes within tumor cells."
"The ability of jumping genes to move around the genome allows for the creation of new genetic combinations."
"A jumping gene called Alu is present in large numbers in the human genome."
