intron
a sequence within a gene that is removed by RNA splicing during maturation of the final mRNA
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intron
Summary
intron ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (379 views/month).[1]
Key Facts
- intron is credited with the discovery of Phillip Sharp[2].
- intron is credited with the discovery of Richard Roberts[3].
- intron is a type of DNA molecule region[4].
- intron is part of primary transcript[5].
- intron's Commons category is recorded as Introns[6].
- intron is the opposite of exon[7].
- intron comprises nucleotide[8].
- intron's time of discovery or invention is recorded as 1976[9].
- intron's exact match is recorded as http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/SO_0000188[10].
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Definition and Type
intron is a type of DNA molecule region[4]. intron is the opposite of exon[7].
Use and Application
intron comprises nucleotide[8]. intron is part of primary transcript[5].
Why It Matters
intron ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (379 views/month).[1] intron has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] intron is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]