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In split genes the coding sequences are called
BiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceJIPMERJIPMER 2004
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  • A introns
  • B exons
  • C cistrons
  • D operons
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The correct answer is: exons
Split genes were discovered by Phillip Sharp and Robert Richard. The part of DNA which express itself by making $m$ RNA is called exon. One exon is separated from other by inactive part of DNA called intron. This is called split DNA.

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