retroposons

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A form of retroposon — A fragment of DNA inserted into a chromosome following reverse transcription from RNA.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of retroposon
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APA

retroposons. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retroposons

MLA

“retroposons.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retroposons. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “retroposons,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retroposons.

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