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Introns
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Definition
: Sequences of DNA in the genes that are located between the EXONS. They are transcribed along with the exons but are removed from the primary gene transcript by RNA SPLICING to leave mature RNA. Some introns code for separate genes.
Other names
Intervening Sequences; Sequence, Intervening; Intervening Sequence; Sequences, Intervening; Intron
Substance
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Source
ribonucleic acids intervening sequence
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*Introns
Phosphoric Monoester Hydrolases
Phosphotransferases.
Biochemistry 1986;25(16):4478