junk DNA

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junk DNA

Noun

junk DNA (usually uncountable, plural junk DNAs)

(genetics) Any portion of the DNA sequence of a chromosome or a genome with no apparent function.

Usage notes

Some prefer the term non-coding DNA, to avoid the a priori assumption of total non-functionality.

Translations

portion of DNA that has no identified function

French: ADN poubelle m
German: nichtkodierende Desoxyribonukleinsäure f, nichtkodierende DNS f
Japanese: ジャンクDNA (janku dī-enu-ē)
Swedish: skräp-DNA n

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