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Intron.
Intron - as a noun
Sequence of a eukaryotic gene's dna that is not translated into a protein
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
noncoding dnaAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
exonExample Sentences
"The intron is a non-coding portion of a gene."
"After splicing, the intron is removed from the mRNA molecule."
"The introns are transcribed along with the exons."
"The length of an intron can vary greatly."
"Researchers are studying the role of introns in gene expression."
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Yes, intron is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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