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Also Known As	jumping gene • transposable element

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retrotransposon class II transposon miniature inverted-repeat transposable element gene homeotic gene linkage group allele determinant mutation oncogene genomic imprinting genetic marker tumour suppressor gene genetic code

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McClintock, Barbara

Barbara McClintock

American scientist