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Meaning of spliceosome | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

/ˈsplaɪsioʊˌsoʊm/

Definitions

A dynamic complex of RNA and protein subunits that removes introns from precursor mRNA.

Examples

“This complex, termed a "spliceosome," is thought to contain components necessary for mRNA splicing; its existence can explain how separated exons on pre-mRNA are brought into contact.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

spliceostatin Splicer Splices Splicing splicosome splif