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Vocabulary Entry
exon
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A segment of DNA or RNA that contains coding information for protein synthesis.
Example Sentences
"The exon was crucial for producing the specific protein needed for cell function."
"Scientists discovered a new exon that plays a significant role in genetic regulation."
"Mutations in the exon can lead to various genetic disorders."
V
verb
To remove introns from a nucleotide sequence to produce a mature RNA transcript.
Example Sentences
"The cell exons the RNA transcript during the maturation process."
"Researchers exoned the pre-mRNA to study the final protein product."
"Exoning helps in producing a functional messenger RNA for translation."