exon meaning
UK US /ˌɛkˈsɔn/ 2 syllables
exon (noun): sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures.
Definition of exon
- sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures
- exons are interspersed with introns
Synonyms: coding DNA
Opposite: intron
Type of: deoxyribonucleic acid
How to pronounce exon
exon is pronounced /ˌɛkˈsɔn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with exon
Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in ON · 4-letter words
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