Figure 24: DNA transposon copies in AT-rich DNA tend to be younger than those in more GC-rich DNA. | Nature

Figure 24: DNA transposon copies in AT-rich DNA tend to be younger than those in more GC-rich DNA.

From: Initial sequencing and analysis of the human genome

Figure 24: DNA transposon copies in AT-rich DNA tend to be younger than those in more GC-rich DNA.

DNA transposon families were grouped into five age categories by their median substitution level (see Fig. 19). The proportion attributed to each age class is shown as a function of GC content. Similar patterns are seen for LINE1 and LTR elements.

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