intervening sequences

[ɪn.tərˈviː.nɪŋ ˈsiː.kwən.səz]
nounpl: intervening sequences
sequências intervenientes
1. In molecular biology, non-coding DNA segments within a gene that are transcribed into RNA but removed before translation; also known as introns
The intervening sequences in this gene were identified through DNA sequencing analysis.
As sequências intervenientes neste gene foram identificadas através de análise de sequenciamento de DNA.
2. Segments that occur between coding regions and are spliced out during RNA processing
Scientists discovered that intervening sequences can regulate gene expression.
Cientistas descobriram que as sequências intervenientes podem regular a expressão gênica.
This is highly specialized scientific terminology used primarily in molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry contexts. The term is equally used in Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese scientific literature, reflecting the universal nature of molecular biology research.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
intronsnon-coding sequencesintervening regionsinserted sequences
Antonyms / Antônimos
exonscoding sequencesexpressed sequences

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sequências intervenientes
Standard scientific terminology used in Brazilian molecular biology
Portugal
sequências intervenientes
Same terminology used in Portuguese scientific community
General Scientific English
introns
More common abbreviation in modern usage

Related Words

exonsintronssplicingRNA processinggene expressiontranscriptiontranslation

Related Idioms & Phrases

splice out intervening sequences
remove intervening sequences from RNA
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