gene_cassette [SO_0005853]
A gene that can be substituted for a related gene at a different site in the genome.
gene_cassette
ID: SO_0005853
Class
A gene that can be substituted for a related gene at a different site in the genome.
This would include, for example, the mating type gene cassettes of S. cerevisiae. Gene cassettes usually exist as linear sequences as part of a larger DNA molecule, such as a chromosome or plasmid.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| gene cassette | exact synonym |
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