The term "Split Gene" refers to a type of gene that is composed of non-contiguous segments of DNA code. This phenomenon is also referred to as "Segmented Gene" or "Discontinuous Gene". The process by which these non-contiguous segments are transcribed into RNA and then spliced together to form a functional mRNA is called "Alternative Splicing". Split Genes are common in eukaryotic organisms and play a pivotal role in the creation of diverse structures and functions in living organisms. Other synonyms for Split Gene include "Fragmented Gene", "Interrupted Gene" and "Distributed Gene". These terms are often used interchangeably to describe this unique genetic mechanism.