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Noun intron has 1 sense
  1. intron - sequence of a eukaryotic gene's DNA that is not translated into a protein
    --1 is a kind of
    deoxyribonucleic acid, desoxyribonucleic acid, DNA
    Antonyms: exon, coding DNA

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Intron

Description:

An intron is a non-coding sequence of DNA found within a gene. Typically, introns are transcribed into RNA but are subsequently removed during the process of RNA splicing. They do not code for proteins but may have regulatory functions.

Sample Sentences:

- The scientist studied the intron sequences in the DNA to better understand gene expression.

- During RNA splicing, the intron is excised from the pre-mRNA molecule.

- Introns are commonly found in eukaryotic genes.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

- Definition: A non-coding sequence of DNA within a gene.

- Example: The presence of introns complicates the process of gene expression.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2:

- Definition: An RNA sequence transcribed from an intron.

- Example: The intron RNA is removed through a process called splicing.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 3:

- Definition: A non-functional, non-coding section within a series of nucleotides.

- Example: Researchers have discovered new information about the organization of introns.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

- Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of an intron.

- Example: The intron region showed no signs of being involved in the translation of proteins.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2:

- Definition: Local or specific to an intron.

- Example: The intron sequences in different genes may vary significantly.

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