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Retrotransposons are subdivided into two categories: LTR and without LTR. Without LTR is also subdivided into two:LINE and SINE. We know that retrotransposons replicate themselves. However, Sıne have not got reverse transcriptase enzymes ,it doesn't repliate themselves without Line retrotranspozon.

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Is retrotransposon and retroposon same?

No, retrotransposons and retroposons are not the same.Retrotransposons act like retrovirus RNA with the exception of their being unable to escape and infect other cells. Retrotransposons begin as an RNA sequence and encode for a reverse transcription to make them into a double stranded DNA fragment which can then be inserted into other sections of the genome.Retroposons are repetitive DNA fragments that have already been inserted into the genome. The difference is that the DNA has been reverse transcribed from any RNA molecule.In contrast to retrotransposons, the retroposons never encode reverse transcriptase. Which means they are not capable of autonomous transposition activity, unlike transposons.


Why is the halogen group fairly unusual?

It really isn't unusual....it is unique in that the elements have seven valence electrons and all are rather reactive; especially fluorine, which is the most reactive element.


What unusual property do carbon atoms have that other elements do not have?

Carbon atoms have the unusual property of being able to bond with each other to form very long chains. Hope this helps!


Is carbon unusual among the elements in that it forms very few compounds with other elements?

No. It is exactly the opposite. Carbon forms many varied molecules, especially organic compounds with oxygen and hydrogen. The noble gases are the elements that form few compounds.


What is unusual about the noble gases?

They have a full outer valence shell and are therefore stable. This means they do not react with other elements or form bonds as their electrons are held too strongly

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One of the unique characteristics of retrotransposons is that?

One of the unique characteristics of retrotransposons is that they code for an enzyme that synthesizes DNA using an RNA template.


What is One of the characteristic of retrotransposons?

they code for an enzyme that synthesizes DNA using an RNA template


What is combinational alu?

combinational ALU


How are carbon and its bonding unusual compared to other elements?

Carbon and its bonding are unusual to other elements because it more easily dissolved and is able to bond with a large variety and mixture of other elements.


What is the difference between combinational alu and sequential alu?

There is one main difference between combinational ALU and sequential ALU. Combinational ALU depends only on present circuits, and sequential ALU depends on both the present and the past.


How tall is Lia Alu?

Lia Alu is 5' 7".


How many alu's does a Pentium d have?

4 ALU's in the Pentium D


What is the translation for go there in Samoa?

"Go there" - "Alu i o" or "Alu i ai".


Which component of the CPU is responsible for comparing the contents of two pieces of data?

ALU ( Arithmetic Logic Unit )


The romantic poetry of Walt Whitman was characterized by unusual punctuation and irregular stanzas as well as some elements especially associated with whitman namely-?

Clinical reports it appears that the unusual elements in the work of such poets.


When was A. I. Katsina-Alu born?

A. I. Katsina-Alu was born on 1941-08-28.


What is Aliabad-e Alu's population?

Aliabad-e Alu's population is 153.