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Term: exergonic exon

Definition:

An exergonic exon is a segment of genetic material within a gene that codes for a functional protein, and its splicing results in the production of a mature mRNA molecule.

Example sentences:

1. The biochemist identified an exergonic exon responsible for the synthesis of a crucial enzyme in the metabolic pathway.
2. The removal of the exergonic exon during the RNA splicing process alters the sequence of the final protein product.
3. The geneticist is studying the role of exergonic exons in the development of certain diseases.
4. Computational tools can help in predicting the presence and characteristics of exergonic exons within a gene.

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