Transposable Elements Litter the Genomes of Primates, and a Few

question 42

Essay

Transposable elements litter the genomes of primates, and a few of them are still capable of moving to new regions of the genome.If a transposable element jumped into an important gene in one of your cells when you were a baby and caused a disease, is it likely that your child would also have the disease? Explain.

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Definitions:

Anonymity

The condition in which an individual's identity is unknown or kept private.

Destructive Process

Any process that systematically breaks down or deteriorates the structure, function, or integrity of an object, system, or organism.

Hostility

Aggressive behavior or attitudes expressed towards others, often stemming from anger or antipathy.

Obedience

The act of following orders or instructions, especially those from an authority figure, without question.