Intron
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪntɹɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Intron is a noun meaning (genetics) A portion of a split gene that is included in pre-RNA transcripts but is removed during RNA processing and rapidly degraded.
Meaning
(genetics) A portion of a split gene that is included in pre-RNA transcripts but is removed during RNA processing and rapidly degraded.
Example Sentences
It is a medium-sized gene, then, interrupted by five longish introns.
Word Forms
- introns
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include splicing, protointron, intein, exon, mirtron, spliceosome.
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