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intron

noun

Sequence of a eukaryotic gene's DNA that is not translated into a protein

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Word length
6
Starts with
I
Ends with
N
Contains
NT
Scrabble score
6

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Pronunciation

ˈɪntɹɒn

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noun

  1. Sequence of a eukaryotic gene's DNA that is not translated into a protein

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