What is added to the 3′ end of most eukaryotic mRNAs after cleavage, and what enzyme adds it?
QUESTION
What is the definition of an intron in a eukaryotic gene?
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ANSWER
A transcribed sequence removed from pre-mRNA during splicing. Introns are non-coding regions excised to join exons, allowing for mature mRNA formation in eukaryotes.