terminal_inverted_repeat_element [SO_0000208]
A DNA transposable element defined as having termini with perfect, or nearly perfect short inverted repeats, generally 10 - 40 nucleotides long.
terminal_inverted_repeat_element
ID: SO_0000208
Class
A DNA transposable element defined as having termini with perfect, or nearly perfect short inverted repeats, generally 10 - 40 nucleotides long.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| terminal inverted repeat element | exact synonym | |
| TIR element | exact synonym |
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