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Intron

Intron

A transcribed region removed from many eukaryotic RNA precursors during RNA splicing.

Overview

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An intron is copied into an early RNA message but is removed during splicing in many eukaryotic genes. Introns are not simply useless: they can contain control sequences and influence how an RNA is processed.

Quick Facts

AT A GLANCE
Key ideaRemoved from many mature RNAs by splicing

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ProcessRNA Processingremoved during
All 1 Structured Connections
Intron · Genomic featureREMOVED DURING →RNA Processing · Process

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about Intron.

guideIntronNational Human Genome Research Institute textbookFrom DNA to RNAMolecular Biology of the Cell · NCBI Bookshelf
Research Claims

Intron content and processing vary among genes and organisms. Splicing is coupled to transcription and regulated by splice sites, RNA structure, and RNA-binding proteins; not every transcript follows one canonical pattern.