Overview
Intron splicing is a vital process in the maturation of mRNA, where non-coding regions (introns) are removed, and coding regions (exons) are joined together. This process is facilitated by the spliceosome, a complex of proteins and RNA that ensures the accurate removal of introns. Understanding intr...
Key Terms
Example: Intron sequences are not included in the final mRNA.
Example: Exons are expressed in the final protein product.
Example: The spliceosome recognizes intron-exon boundaries.
Example: Pre-mRNA undergoes splicing to become mature mRNA.
Example: The lariat is released and degraded after splicing.
Example: Alternative splicing can lead to different protein isoforms.
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Key Concepts
mRNA processingexonsintronsspliceosome