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Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > nucleic acids > DNA > intergenic DNA
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > nucleic acids, nucleosides and nucleotides > nucleic acids > DNA > intergenic DNA
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > nucleic acids, nucleosides and nucleotides > nucleic acids > DNA > intergenic DNA
Preferred Term:

intergenic DNA

Definition:
Any of the DNA in between gene-coding DNA, including untranslated regions, 5' and 3' flanking regions, introns, non-functional pseudogenes, and non-functional repetitive sequences. This DNA may or may not encode regulatory functions.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
DNA
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • intergenic region
  • intercistronic region
  • noncoding DNA
  • spacer DNA
  • intergenic spacer
  • junk DNA
  • intergenic sequence
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/142338
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