junk DNA

English

Noun

junk DNA (usually uncountable, plural junk DNAs)

1. (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