Non-Coding DNA (AQA A Level Biology)

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Non-Coding DNA

  • The genome within eukaryotic cells contains many non-coding sections of DNA
    • Non-coding DNA does not code for any amino acids

  • Non-coding DNA can be found between genes, as non-coding multiple repeats
    • This means they contain the same base sequences repeated multiple times

  • Non-coding DNA can also be found within genes, as introns
    • The coding exons can be separated by one or more introns

  • During transcription, eukaryotic cells transcribe the whole gene (all introns and exons) to produce pre-mRNA molecules
  • Before the pre-mRNA exits the nucleus the non-coding sections (introns) are removed and the coding sections (exons) are joined together in a process called splicing

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The RNA molecule produced from the transcription of a gene contains introns that must be removed before translation can occur.

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