Definition of "exons" [exons]

• Plural form of exon. (noun)

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• "Molecular basis and characterization of the hyperinsulinism/hyperammonemia syndrome: predominance of mutations in exons 11 and 12 of the glutamate dehydrogenase gene."
• "DDS: These individuals carry specific alterations known as missense mutations, mostly in exons 8 or 9 of one working copy of the WT1 gene."
• "Alternative splicing is a big one, as it allows one specific mRNA to be spliced into a variety of forms by leaving out certain exons or by recognizing alternative splice sites."