Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
intronic
adjective
/ɪnˈtrɒnɪk/
Definition
pertaining to introns, which are segments of a gene that do not code for proteins and are found between exons in the DNA sequence.
Examples
- The study examined various intronic sequences in the genome.
- Researchers discovered an intronic mutation that affected gene expression.
- Understanding intronic regions can provide insights into gene regulation.
Meaning
The term ‘intronic’ is used to describe anything related to introns. In genetic contexts, it refers to sequences or structures within genes that are non-coding and typically removed during RNA processing.
Synonyms
- non-coding
- intragenic
