Intergenic region
- Pronunciation
- /in-ter-JEEN-ik ree-gion/
- Category
- Genetics
- Singular
- Intergenic region
- Plural
- Intergenic regions
Definition
A region of DNA between genes, often containing regulatory elements.
Etymology
From Latin 'inter', meaning 'between', and 'genic', relating to genes.
Example
The intergenic regions of some plants contain sequences that regulate the expression of nearby genes.
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Usage Notes
Intergenic regions can vary greatly in size and function.