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Transposable element (transposon)

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Transposable elements (TEs), often referred to as "jumping genes," are DNA sequences that can change their position within the genome of a single cell. This ability to move or "transpose" can lead to various effects on the organism, including gene regulation, genetic diversity, and evolution.
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