Gene Components
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The parts of the gene sequence that carry out the different functions of the GENES. |
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GEN; prefer specifics |
Gene Components Categories.
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Exons - The parts of a genetic transcript remaining after the INTRONS are removed and which are spliced together to become a messenger or structural RNA. |
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Expressed Sequence Tags - Partial cDNA (DNA, COMPLEMENTARY) sequences that are unique to the cDNAs from which they were derived. |
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Transcription Initiation Site - The first nucleotide of a transcribed DNA sequence where RNA polymerase (DNA-DIRECTED RNA POLYMERASE) begins synthesizing the RNA transcript. |
Gene Components Definitions and Terms
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