Intron Definition

ĭntrŏn
noun
An intervening sequence in the eukaryote genetic code, interrupting protein formation.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • noncoding DNA
Antonyms:

Other Word Forms of Intron

Noun

Singular:
intron
Plural:
introns

Origin of Intron

  • intr(agenic) occurring within a gene (intra–) (genic) –on

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From intr(agenic) +‎ -on.

    From Wiktionary

Intron Sentence Examples

  • The cryptic intron contains sequences similar to those required for recognition of normal plant introns.

  • Most PEPc kinase genes contain a single conserved intron but solanaceous plants have one unusual PEPc kinase gene with a second intron.

  • The detailed view at the bottom reveals that the FOXP2 gene contains a number of very small exons and one very large intron.

  • Explosive invasion of plant mitochondria by a group I intron.

  • Often, a plant intron is introduced into the code for the bacterial enzyme to enhance transport of the message from nucleus to cytoplasm.

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Words Starting With

IININT

Words Ending With

NONRON

Unscrambles

intron

Words Starting With I and Ending With N

Starts With I & Ends With NStarts With IN & Ends With NStarts With I & Ends With ON

Word Length

6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With I6 Letter Words Ending With N