TATA box en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈtɑtɑ ˌbɑks/ (Canada, General-American)
Etymology
From the DNA consensus sequence 5'-TATA(A/T)A(A/T)-3'.
Meanings
- A DNA sequence (cis-regulatory element) found in the promoter region of genes in archaea and eukaryotes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATA boxes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |