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Exons code for proteins. Exons are parts of DNA that are converted into mature messenger RNA.. From there, mRNA undergoes translation where mRNA is used to synthesize proteins.

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What are the coding segments of a stretch of eukaryotic DNA?

Exons


How many Exons are present in EGFR?

The EGFR gene contains 28 exons.


In eukaryotes only exons are translated?

Correct. The mRNA transcibed from the DNA in the nucleus has both exons and introns; the introns are taken out and the exons are left in. The mended exons exit the nucleus and the introns stay in the nucleus. Only the exons are translated at the ribosomes. (In Eukaryotic cells only)


Spliced together during mrna processing?

Exons, after the introns have been cleaved.


What is the difference between exons and introns?

Exons are the DNA sequences that code for proteins. Introns are involved however they dont carry the genetic information that exons carry, the variation provides for revolutionary flexibility allowing cells to shuffle exons between genes to make new ones. A great way to remember which is which is Exons (sounds like Executives, like in a business) have the information and introns (sounds like the interns of a business) dont know anything; exons and inrons, executives and interns. Easy huh?


What enzyme joins exons?

The enzyme that joins exons together during mRNA processing is called spliceosome. Spliceosomes remove introns and ligate exons to generate a mature mRNA transcript for translation.


What are RNA segments joined to one another by spliceosomes?

RNA segments joined together by spliceosomes are called exons. Spliceosomes remove introns from pre-mRNA molecules and ligate exons together to produce a mature mRNA transcript that can be translated into a protein. This process is known as RNA splicing.


What is the name of the remaining pieces after introns have been cut out of RNA molecules that are spliced together?

The introns are cut out in the spliceisome and the exon portions are spliced together. A poly adenine tail is added to one end and a modified guanine cap added to the other end. Then the mRNA leaves the cell nucleus and heads for the cytoplasm and a ribosome.


Are exons removed during the process of splicing in gene expression?

Yes, exons are not removed during the process of splicing in gene expression. Instead, introns are removed and exons are joined together to form the mature mRNA molecule.


What part is longer in an eukaryotic cell intron or exons?

In eukaryotic cells, introns are generally longer than exons. While exons are the coding regions that are expressed in proteins, introns are the non-coding segments that are spliced out during RNA processing. As a result, the total length of introns often exceeds that of exons, especially in complex genes with multiple introns.


How many exons are in CFTR?

The CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) gene contains 27 exons. These exons encode the protein responsible for regulating chloride ions across epithelial cell membranes, and mutations in this gene are associated with cystic fibrosis.


What are the codes for proteins is it exons or introns?

The codes for proteins are found in the exons of a gene. Exons are the coding regions of a gene that are transcribed into mRNA and translated into proteins. Introns, on the other hand, are non-coding regions that are spliced out during RNA processing and do not contribute to protein synthesis.