Spacer DNA At Biology Glossary
What is it? Regions of non-transcribed DNA between transcribed repeated genes such as ribosomal RNA genes in eukaryotes. Its function is probably to do with ensuring the high rates of transcription associated with these genes.Bio Definition Added By: Marissa
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