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In two techniques, one of which is named IN-Seq, Mme1 restriction sites flank these genetic sequences. An autonomous one of these sequences induces chromosome breakage by activating another one of these sequences named the dissociator. The function of one of these sequences, called Tc1/mariner, is adopted in the design of the Sleeping Beauty mutagenesis system. (*) SINEs are examples of one class of these sequences that do not contain long terminal repeats. Inverted repeats flank the class II types of these sequences that operate in a“cut-and-paste” mechanism. These sequences were first discovered in (10[1])variegated maize by Barbara McClintock. For 10 points, name these selfish genetic elements that can “jump” throughout a genome. ■END■

ANSWER: transposons [or transposable elements; accept TEs; accept class I transposons or retrotransposons; accept class II transposons or DNA transposons; accept jumping genes until jump is stated; prompt on Ac/Ds]
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2024 Booster Shot (Waterloo)02/23/2024Y1100%0%0%92.00