A nested gene is a type of gene that is located within the intron or coding region of another gene, meaning it is positioned inside the larger gene's sequence. This arrangement can occur in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, though it is more commonly studied in eukaryotes. Nested genes can arise through a variety of mechanisms, such as gene duplication, retrotransposition, or other evolutionary processes.
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