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Structure of RNA
What are jump...
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What are jumping genes?
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Transposable elements (TEs), also known as "jumping genes" or transposons, are DNA sequences that move (or jump) from one location on the genome to another.
e.g.Transposons may inhibit or block pigment production in some cells like in maize.
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