retrotransposons
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:LTRs play a significant role in the activation and regulation of genes within the retrotransposons.
Definition:Specific types of retrotransposons that contain long terminal repeats at their ends, which serve as recognition sites and initiation points for reverse transcription.
Example:Retrotransposons can contribute to genomic instability, leading to various genetic disorders and cancers.
Definition:A condition where the genetic material undergoes frequent changes, often due to the presence of mobile elements such as retrotransposons.
Example:Jumping genes like retrotransposons can alter gene expression by inserting themselves into regulatory regions of the genome.
Definition:A term for mobile genetic elements, such as retrotransposons, that can move from one location to another within the genome.
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