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exon

noun

sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
E
Ends with
N
Contains
XO
Scrabble score
11

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Pronunciation

ˈɛksɑn

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Definitions

noun

  1. sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures

    “exons are interspersed with introns”

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Example Sentences

exons are interspersed with introns

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