Question

What are the two functions of introns?

Answer 1

Introns:

1. A segment of DNA or RNA that does not code for proteins is known as an intron.
2. Introns interrupt the sequence of genes.
3. Introns act as hot spots for recombination.

Functions of introns:

1. It helps in the regulation of transcription where it protects mRNA that leads to protein synthesis.
2. They control some genes that are involved in the transcription.
3. It helps in gene expression and gene regulation that is it helps carry the information through generations, especially in humans, which have more introns than exons.