Introns are non-coding regions of DNA that are transcribed into RNA but are later removed by a process called splicing. This means they are not translated into proteins.
Here's a breakdown:
* DNA: The genetic material that contains the instructions for building and maintaining an organism.
* Gene: A segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein.
* Intron: A non-coding region within a gene.
* Exon: A coding region within a gene.
* Transcription: The process of copying DNA into RNA.
* Splicing: The process of removing introns from RNA.
* Translation: The process of converting RNA into protein.
In summary: Introns are like "gaps" in the DNA code that are removed before the gene's instructions can be used to make a protein.
