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transpositional

transpositional

9.7
About small DNA pieces moving to new places inside the genes of a cell
  • adjective
  • /trænsˈpoʊzɪʃənl/
  • Specialized
: transposicional
  • Scientists are investigating the transpositional mechanisms that cause mutations in plant genomes.

Examples

  • The transpositional activity of certain DNA elements can lead to genetic variation in bacteria.

  • Understanding transpositional events is important for studying the evolution of genetic material.

  • The transpositional changes in the genome were fascinating.

  • Researchers studied transpositional elements in various organisms.

  • The transpositional movement of DNA segments can contribute to the adaptability of certain species.

  • Researchers are exploring transpositional processes that influence genetic diversity in various organisms.

  • By examining transpositional phenomena, scientists can gain insights into genome evolution.

Synonyms

transposable
vstranspositional
  • Specialized
1 7.9

Can move to a different place, like a gene or table

relates specifically to movement or rearrangement of DNA segments in genomes

Surface Forms

transpositional positive

Morphology

transpositional = transposition (transparent) = trans + position + ion + al

The adjective is a regular formation from transposition, with no special semantic leap beyond the technical noun.

Etymology

Transpositional comes from trans- 'across' and pose/position 'place', and it is related to transpose, meaning to move something to a new place. So, in genetics a transpositional event is when a piece of DNA 'jumps' or moves to a new place in the genome, often causing change.