Indicate which of the following statements are true regarding an intron. (Select all that apply)

a. an intron is a portion of mRNA that undergoes translation in the cytoplasm
b. an intron is a portion of mRNA that must be removed before translation
c. an intron is a portion of mRNA that does not code for protein


b. an intron is a portion of mRNA that must be removed before translation
c. an intron is a portion of mRNA that does not code for protein

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