cistron

American  

[sis-tron] / ˈsɪs trɒn /

noun

Genetics.

1. a segment of DNA that encodes for the formation of a specific polypeptide chain; a structural gene.

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cistron British  

/ ˈsɪstrən /

noun

1. genetics the section of a chromosome that encodes a single polypeptide chain

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cistron Scientific  

/ sĭs′trŏn′ /

1. A section of DNA that contains the genetic code for a single polypeptide and functions as a hereditary unit.

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Other Word Forms

• cistronic adjective

Etymology

Origin of cistron

First recorded in 1955–60; cis- + tr(ans)- + -on ¹

Example Sentences

In the main feature, the Grade 1 $300,000 Bing Crosby, for sprinters going six furlongs with a free pass to the Breeders’ Cup Sprint, was won by Cistron under a perfectly rated ride by Victor Espinoza.

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Cistron paid $11.60, $6.20 and $4.20.

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Cistron get second-favorite honors at 5-2.

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In what was likely considered the feature, the Grade 2 $200,000 Triple Bend for older horses going seven furlongs, Air Strike made a serious late rush, going from seventh to win by a head over Cistron.

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Cistron was second and Nero finished third.

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