Do Exons Get Transcribed?

Exons are the parts of a gene that code for proteins. They are transcribed and translated to make a final product.

Can exons be transcribed?

In most eukaryotic genes, coding regions (exons) are interrupted by noncoding regions (introns). During transcription, the entire gene is copied into a pre-mRNA, which includes exons and introns. During the process of RNA splicing, introns are removed and exons joined to form a contiguous coding sequence.

Does introns get transcribed?

Introns are the parts of a gene which don't contribute to the final protein product. These regions are transcribed but not translated.