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单词 operon
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operon

[ op-uh-ron ]
/ ˈɒp əˌrɒn /

noun Genetics.

a set of two or more adjacent cistrons whose transcription is under the coordinated control of a promoter, an operator, and a regulator gene.

Origin of operon

1960–65; <French opéron, equivalent to opér(er) to work, operate + -on-on1

Words nearby operon

operculate, operculitis, operculum, opere citato, operetta, operon, operose, opgefok, Ophelia, Opheltes, ophiasis
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British Dictionary definitions for operon

operon
/ (ˈɒpəˌrɒn) /

noun

genetics a group of adjacent genes in bacteria functioning as a unit, consisting of structural genes and an operator

Word Origin for operon

C20: from operate
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Medical definitions for operon

operon
[ ŏpə-rŏn′ ]

n.

A unit of gene activity consisting of a sequence of genetic material that functions in a coordinated manner to control the production of mRNA and that consists of an operator gene, a promoter, and two or more structural genes.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.

Scientific definitions for operon

operon
[ ŏpə-rŏn′ ]

A sequence of genetic material that functions in a coordinated manner, consisting of an operator, a promoter, and one or more structural genes that are transcribed together. Operons were first found in prokaryotes.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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