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Present a model for retrotransposition of a LINE-like element.
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LINEs (Long Interspersed Nuclear Elements) are a type of non-LTR retrotransposon that can replicate and insert themselves into new locations in the genome. A typical LINE-like element consists of two open reading frames (ORFs), which encode proteins necessary for Show more…
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