= Nuclear gene
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A nuclear gene is a segment of DNA located within the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell, which encodes information for the synthesis of proteins or functional RNA molecules. Nuclear genes are distinct from mitochondrial or plastid genes, which are found in mitochondria and chloroplasts, respectively. Here are some key points regarding nuclear genes: 1. **Structure**: Nuclear genes are composed of exons (coding regions) and introns (non-coding regions).
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