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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

transposon

/trænzˈpoʊsən/ noun · British & US
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What does transposon mean?

noun

A DNA sequence that can move from one location to another within a genome, often carrying genes with it. Transposons are a type of mobile genetic element.

Example

"The discovery of transposons revolutionized our understanding of gene regulation and evolution."

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