introns

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Noun intron has 1 sense

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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Introns

Noun (Plural):

In molecular biology, introns are non-coding regions of genes that do not contribute to the protein-coding sequences. They are found in the transcribed pre-mRNA molecules.

Example Sentence:

Introns play a crucial role in regulating gene expression and alternative splicing.

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