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25. The non-coding nucleotide sequences present within a eukaryotic structural gene that interrupt the exons are called

A. Promoters
B. Introns
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C. Transposons
D. Enhancers

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Introns are intervening, non-translated sequences within a gene that are transcribed into pre-mRNA but removed by splicing.

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  • Promoters
  • Introns
  • Transposons
  • Enhancers

Introns are intervening, non-translated sequences within a gene that are transcribed into pre-mRNA but removed by splicing.

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