Transposition (genetics)

Transposition is a method in genetics where a transposon is inserted into the studied gene to help identify the function or silence the selected gene.

Related Topics:
Genetics - Transposon

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This usually takes place in a genetically modified prokaryotic cell with a transposon inserted into its genome, having the studied gene present in plasmid DNA form. The transposon inserts itself into the studied gene, thus modifying it (effectively silencing it).

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