operon
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
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British Dictionary definitions for operon
/ (ˈɒpəˌrɒn) /
genetics a group of adjacent genes in bacteria functioning as a unit, consisting of structural genes and an operator
Origin of operon
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Scientific definitions for operon
[ ŏp′ə-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.
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