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replicative transposition

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Replicative transposition is a process where a genetic element, known as a transposon, duplicates itself before moving to a new location within the genome. This mechanism is responsible for the widespread distribution of transposable elements in many organisms. Unlike "cut and paste" transposition, replicative transposition leaves the original copy behind, effectively increasing the number of these mobile genetic elements in the genome. This process is a form of site-specific recombination and plays a significant role in reshaping genomes over time.12

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  2. nucleic acid - Site-specific recombination
  3. transposon

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