Spliceosome
/ˈsplaɪsioʊˌsoʊm/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A dynamic complex of RNA and protein subunits that removes introns from precursor mRNA.
"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."
Example
More 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."
Etymology
From splice + -o- + -some.