jumping_gene | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology,chemistry,genetics,biochemistry) a segment of DNA that can become integrated at many different sites along a chromosome (especially a segment of bacterial DNA that can be translocated as a whole) | |
Synonyms: | transposon | |
Related terms: | deoxyribonucleic_acid | |
Similar spelling: |
jumping_seed jumping_bean jumping_mouse jumping_jack jumpiness jumping_orchid |