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单词 operon
释义

operon

/ˈɒpərɒn /
noun Biology
A unit made up of linked genes which is thought to regulate other genes responsible for protein synthesis.In bacteria, these genes are clustered in operons, while in eukaryotes, they are widely dispersed throughout the genome....
  • Jacob and Monod called these regulated stretches of DNA operons.
  • Horizontal transfer of whole genes and operons between divergent species is a frequent event.

Origin

1960s: from French opérer 'to effect, work' + -on.

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