Meaning & use
spliceosome
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A complex of RNA and protein molecules in a cell that removes introns from pre-messenger RNA during gene expression.
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The spliceosome assembles at specific sites to cut out non-coding sequences from the RNA transcript.
Errors in spliceosome function have been linked to several genetic disorders.
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A specialized molecular biology term, typically encountered in genetics or cell biology courses.
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