| − | Junk DNA is a colloquial term often used to refer to an [[intron]] or non-coding section of DNA. The term junk DNA is falling out of use, as the function(s) of introns are slowly being elucidated. | + | '''Junk DNA''' is a colloquial term often used to refer to an [[intron]] or non-coding section of DNA. The term junk DNA is falling out of use, as the function(s) of introns are slowly being elucidated. |