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Record 1 2013-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

A sequence of DNA inserted within a gene that is not part of the coding sequence and is therefore not represented in the messenger RNA. Many, though not all, eukaryotic structural genes contain these sequences. They have not, however, been found in bacterial genes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Segment d'ADN intercalaire, présent dans les gènes eucaryotes dont la structure est faite de pièces juxtaposées, qui interrompt la continuité du message et dont la fonction est inconnue.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
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