Intron At Biology Glossary
What is it? A sequence of a gene which is transcribed but which is excised by a splicing reaction before the mature mRNA is translated. Found in Eukarya, Archae, Bacteria, eukaryotic viruses, and phage. Introns are common in eukaryotes, but rarer in prokaryotes.Bio Definition Added By: Chloe
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